Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,391 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 11s period. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down for Left Point over the next couple weeks.
First off, the first few days are a total bust. Strong north and northeast winds are just wrecking the surface, making it choppy and messy. From Saturday the 8th through Tuesday the 11th, you’re looking at a solid gap of poor conditions. The swell’s there, but the wind’s no good.
We get a little taste of better conditions on Wednesday morning the 12th, with the wind shifting to a cross-offshore west direction. The energy picks up, but it’s a short window before the afternoon wind comes back.
Now, Thursday the 13th is the main event. The combined swell energy is reading 12170 – that’s a massive amount of power. A 4.0m swell from the WSW with a 16-second period. This is heavy, groundswell juice. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, and the forecast is a perfect score for quality. But 4.0m is big, heavy stuff. This is strictly for experts, and it might even be too big for the break itself. Friday the 14th morning is similar: a 3.5m WSW swell with energy at 10699. Another big one for the experienced crew.
The swell backs off after that. Saturday the 15th sees a 2.5m wave, but with an ESE wind, it gets a little lumpy. Sunday the 16th cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore SE breeze and a more comfortable 1.7m swell.
Monday the 17th afternoon is a real treat. A light south wind blowing cross-offshore, with a clean 1.8m SW swell at 15 seconds. The report says it’s “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a clean, powerful, lined-up wave.
After that, the swell fades. Tuesday the 18th has a tiny 1.1m swell with a very long 18-second period – clean, but small. The week ends with another poor spell around the 21st and 22nd.
The water temp is about average for the season. Just remember, Left Point is an inconsistent spot, so when it fires, it’s a special thing. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get on it early.
Bottom line: Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th for the giant, expert-only sessions. For a cleaner, more manageable wave, aim for Monday the 17th afternoon.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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 kJ | 1882 | 1210 | 1193 | 833 | 548 | 347 | 711 | 2612 | 2570 | 1317 | 821 | 877 | 1038 | 1347 | 4736 | 5679 | 6652 | 4705 | 3565 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:26AM2.24m | 6:01PM2.26m | 7:22AM2.21m | 6:49PM2.20m | 8:25AM2.16m | 7:46PM2.14m | 9:34AM2.14m | 8:56PM2.08m | 10:44AM2.16m | 10:15PM2.05m | 11:48AM2.22m | 11:34PM2.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:53PM0.14m | 12:12PM0.85m | 00:41AM0.12m | 1:05PM0.96m | 1:36AM0.14m | 2:06PM1.04m | 2:39AM0.18m | 3:18PM1.08m | 3:48AM0.22m | 4:36PM1.02m | 4:59AM0.25m | 5:48PM0.89m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | ESE 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1882 | 1210 | 1193 | 833 | 548 | 347 | 711 | 2612 | 37 | 1317 | 821 | 877 | 1038 | 1347 | 753 | 62 | 5387 | 4705 | 3565 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 437 | 51 | 48 | 41 | 83 | 154 | 598 | 143 | 61 | 83 | 148 | 12 | 295 | 146 | — | — | 131 | 126 | 212 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | N 4 | ESE 9 | — | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 9 | 32 | — | — | 28 | 13 | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | N 4 | E 4 | NNW 4 | SW 17 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 2570 | 156 | 208 | 10 | 42 | 1124 | 4736 | 5679 | 6652 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 28 | 60 | 68 | 69 | 12 | 90 | 98 | 99 | 462 | 72 | 69 | 9 | 2 |
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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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