Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the lineup. Let's talk about what we've got on the cards for Left Point.
We're lookin' at a patchy 16 days ahead, with a big ol' gap of nothing much at the start. The first real chance to get wet doesn't appear until the afternoon of Wednesday, 2nd September. Before that, Tuesday is a write-off with messy, cross-onshore winds and poor surf. So, you've got a couple of days of flatness to sit through.
The first signs of life show up Wednesday afternoon. It's still a bit raw, but we've got a solid 7.2ft of long-period SW groundswell (15 seconds) pushing in. The combined energy is strong at 2470, and the wind is clean cross-off. It's a bit of a sneaky one, decent enough for a paddle, but nothing to write home about just yet.
Now, Thursday 3rd September is where things get interesting, but only for the brave. The swell builds fast, hitting 9.8ft in the morning and then a solid 13.1ft by the afternoon. That's a big, powerful WSW groundswell (14 seconds) with a massive combined energy of 10058. The wind is clean cross-off, but the problem is, this break is a point, and with that much water moving, it's going to be a beast. The forecast says it's too big for this spot. So, unless you're an absolute expert and fancy a real challenge, I'd be giving this one a wide berth. It's a sight to see, but not to surf.
Friday and Saturday are a bit of a write-off again with strong cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. Saturday afternoon, 5th September, gives us another monster pulse of 14.8ft, but again, the word is 'too big' for this break. It's a recurring theme with this big, powerful SW swell.
After that, the swell drops back, but we get a proper window of quality. Sunday, 6th September afternoon is a treat. The wind eases right off, swingin' to a light S'ly at 3 mph, creating clean, cross-off conditions. The waves are a very manageable 6.9ft with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1711), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout session. The crowd here can be 'sometimes' busy, so on a Sunday with this kind of clean, glassy forecast, expect a few locals out.
The next week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday and Tuesday are small and weak. We get a bit of a bump on Wednesday 9th September, but the wind is a screaming gale offshore. That might sound good, but at 40 mph, it's nearly impossible to paddle into. The energy is extreme (13895), but it's not for us.
The real gem of the whole outlook is on Saturday 12th September. The morning is glassy with NNW wind at just 3 mph and a 9.8ft SW groundswell (18 seconds, very long period). That's a groundswell that will wrap beautifully into a point break like this. The combined energy is strong (6075), and it's an excellent session for experienced surfers. Then, the afternoon gets even better. The wind shifts to a light offshore SSW, the waves hold at 9.8ft, and the energy jumps to 8493. This is the standout, the one to circle on the calendar. The water temp is around 56°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so it's a bit of a bonus.
The final few days of the outlook from 13th September onward get smaller and weaker, with clean but declining swell. The last day, 16th September, is a small, clean cross-off with a 4.3ft swell, but the energy is low (1411). It's a good way to finish, but not a highlight.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a bust. Then we get a massive, too-big swell. The real magic is Sunday 6th afternoon and the absolute standout is Saturday 12th September. Get on it.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
949 | 742 | 1685 | 2255 | 2416 | 3562 | 5752 | 4669 | 5087 | 4586 | 3330 | 4015 | 6012 | 4271 | 2383 | 1587 | 748 | 373 | 321 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:07AM2.31m | 3:06PM2.32m | 3:49AM2.38m | 3:41PM2.34m | 4:32AM2.40m | 4:18PM2.34m | 5:17AM2.38m | 4:57PM2.32m | 6:05AM2.31m | 5:41PM2.26m | 6:59AM2.21m | 6:33PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:50PM0.31m | 9:07AM0.56m | 9:26PM0.18m | 9:47AM0.59m | 10:04PM0.09m | 10:27AM0.65m | 10:45PM0.05m | 11:09AM0.73m | 11:30PM0.06m | 11:54AM0.83m | 00:19AM0.12m | 12:46PM0.92m | 1:16AM0.23m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
949 | 742 | 1685 | 2255 | 2416 | 3562 | 4306 | 4669 | 5087 | 4586 | 3330 | 201 | — | 3250 | 2383 | 1587 | 748 | 373 | 321 | 347 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
47 | 290 | 162 | 215 | 169 | — | — | 280 | 392 | 291 | 291 | — | — | — | 22 | 104 | 86 | 18 | 70 | 315 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | WSW 16 | S 22 | S 21 | ESE 4 |
— | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 51 | 9 | 9 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | NW 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | — | — | NE 3 | — | SE 3 | — |
20 | 13 | 55 | — | 23 | 2378 | 5752 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 4015 | 6012 | 4271 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 69 | 5 | 9 | 60 | 459 | 69 | 68 | 60 | 60 | 324 | 459 | 497 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
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Information about the Left Point Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Left Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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