Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Left Point this week:
The surf forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Left Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, let’s talk about Left Point. We got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some serious swell and clean windows coming up if you know where to look.
The next couple of days are pretty rough. Strong north winds are blowing right onshore through Wednesday and Thursday, making a mess of any small waves that are around. It’s a total write-off until the end of the week.
Friday the 21st picks up a little, pushing 4ft, but the cross-shore wind keeps it lumpy and uninviting. The afternoon lightens up a touch, but it’s still not clean. Not worth getting wet for.
Then we get the first real standout. Saturday the 22nd. The swell jumps to 8ft from the southwest with a solid 15 to 16 second period. The energy is huge. The morning is a bit messy, but that afternoon the wind drops out and turns cross-offshore, leaving it clean. This is heavy, proper surf for experts only. Over 8ft, it’s a serious paddle and a serious drop.
Sunday the 23rd has a similar story. The morning gets chopped up again, but Sunday afternoon is magic. The wind dies completely, going glassy. You still have 7ft of clean swell with a solid period. For a point break, that’s as perfect as it gets. Clean, powerful, and consistent.
Monday is a down day again with fresh onshores. The middle of the week fades into the 4ft range, with mostly cross-shore winds. Not really worth the effort.
For the second week, we have a promising long-range call. The 28th sees a new pulse of bigger swell, pushing 8ft. The afternoon wind swings offshore from the SSW and it’s clean, a proper session.
But the pick of the week is Friday the 29th. The energy readings are the highest of the whole run, with 8ft of SW swell and a 15-second period. The wind is a fresh offshore all day. This is a powerful, clean, big-wave day. Definitely one for the experienced crew. It’s promising, but being that far out, forecasts can shift.
The end of the window settles into the 4ft to 5ft range, with light offshore or cross-off winds. The 31st has some long-period energy that should be nice and lined-up.
So, to sum it up: the start is a dud, but Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon the 23rd are your first real windows of quality. Then, look to Friday the 29th for that big, clean, powerful swell to round it all out. Crowds are possible at Left Point, so if the conditions line up, get in early.
Stay salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 251 | 239 | 217 | 157 | 222 | 216 | 693 | 606 | 2284 | 2906 | 2796 | 2579 | 1891 | 1663 | 1622 | 874 | 647 | 382 | 723 | 796 | 785 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:11PM2.36m | 4:59AM2.26m | 4:46PM2.28m | 5:39AM2.18m | 5:20PM2.19m | 6:21AM2.09m | 5:54PM2.09m | 7:05AM1.99m | 6:31PM1.99m | 7:57AM1.91m | 7:14PM1.89m | 8:58AM1.86m | 8:09PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12AM0.59m | 10:36PM0.20m | 10:51AM0.70m | 11:14PM0.25m | 11:28AM0.81m | 11:51PM0.32m | 12:06PM0.92m | 00:30AM0.41m | 12:47PM1.03m | 1:13AM0.50m | 1:35PM1.13m | 2:04AM0.57m | 2:37PM1.20m | 3:03AM0.63m | |||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 251 | 239 | 217 | 147 | 154 | 175 | 693 | 606 | 2284 | 2906 | 2796 | 2579 | 1891 | 1663 | 1622 | 874 | 647 | 277 | 723 | 796 | 785 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 20 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 20 | WSW 7 | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 61 | 46 | 47 | 216 | 98 | 75 | — | 92 | 99 | 183 | 522 | 27 | 49 | 18 | 38 | 83 | 104 | 208 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | ESE 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 7 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | SW 21 | — | S 18 | SW 13 | S 16 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 5 | 157 | 222 | 18 | 26 | 460 | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | 18 | — | 6 | 62 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 7 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 27 | 7 | 22 | 6 | 18 | 103 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 19 | 382 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 50 | 60 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 69 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 182 |
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The above surf forecast table for Left Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Left Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Left Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Left Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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