Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.5° 

Left Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Left Point surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 20s period, WSW swell with 5,258 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Left Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Left Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Left Point. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of wind messing things up early on, but there are a couple of windows that look seriously good.

We kick off on Tuesday morning, August 4th, with a bit of a messy start. There’s a 5 ft swell from the SW, but that 25 mph NW cross-wind is going to chop it up real bad. The combined energy is moderate at 1053, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The afternoon improves a touch with a cleaner 7 ft SW swell and a cross-off wind, but it’s still only questionable.

Wednesday, August 5th, is a bit cleaner but the swell drops off. The morning has a 5 ft SW swell with a clean cross-off wind, but by the afternoon the swell is down to 2 ft, even though it’s got a very long 19-second period. That long period will make for some nice lines at this point break, but it’s small. The energy is moderate (699).

Thursday and Friday, August 6th and 7th, are a write-off with cross-onshore and lumpy conditions. The swell sticks around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the wind is all wrong.

Now, Saturday, August 8th, is a no-go. Strong onshore winds and a 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell just mean chop.

Sunday, August 9th, is rough too. Strong winds from the north, gusting up to 28 mph, with a 5 ft to 4 ft swell. Forget it.

Here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, August 10th, is a standout. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SW with a very long 17-18 second period, and the combined energy is strong at 3857 on the morning and 3502 in the afternoon. The wind is clean on the morning with a cross-off from the SW, and the afternoon is only a cross-shore. This is the first real chance for a good session. The water temp is about 56°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year.

Tuesday, August 11th, is a big swell day with 10 ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-onshore, ruining it. The energy is very strong (6984), but it’s messy.

Now, Wednesday, August 12th, is a massive one. The swell is 15 ft from the SW, with a combined energy of 11194 to 11685. That’s serious energy. The wind is offshore on the morning, but it’s also a near-gale at 31 mph, making it extremely hard to paddle into. For the experts only, and even then, it’s a challenge. The afternoon is cleaner with a cross-off wind, but again, 15 ft is huge. Too big for this break.

The next week, starting Thursday, August 13th, is more of the same. The swell drops to 10 ft on Thursday, but the wind is cross-onshore again. Friday, August 14th, has a 8 ft to 8 ft swell, but the wind is still cross or cross-on. The highlight of the second week is Friday afternoon, August 14th, when the wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 7 ft with a 16-second period. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is strong at 2445.

Saturday, August 15th, has a good afternoon session with a 7 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. The water is still about average for the time of year.

Sunday, August 16th, is another beauty. The morning is glassy with a 5 ft SW swell, and the afternoon has a 5 ft swell with a clean offshore wind. Very good conditions.

Monday, August 17th, is marginal but still surfable with a 8 ft to 8 ft SW swell and clean cross-off winds in the afternoon. The energy is strong (3845).

The last two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 18th and 19th, see the swell drop off and the wind return. But Wednesday, August 19th, is a cracker with glassy conditions and a 6 ft to 5 ft swell from the WSW. A perfect way to end the forecast.

Bottom line: The best windows are Monday, August 10th, for the first big clean swell, and then the real standout is Friday afternoon, August 14th, and Sunday, August 16th, for those glassy, clean conditions with solid energy. The crowds at Left Point can be an issue sometimes, so get out early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
SW
11
2.2
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1.8
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1.4
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0.6
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19
0.9
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13
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0.9
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16
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1.4
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1.7
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1.4
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1.2
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20
2.4
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18
2.4
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2.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
572
1301
626
432
284
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287
406
528
1267
1074
742
1367
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940
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556
5258
3703
3377
2545
Wind (km/h)
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NW
30
WSW
25
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25
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20
WNW
25
NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
3:38PM2.33m
4:07AM2.18m
4:09PM2.33m
4:50AM2.23m
4:43PM2.32m
5:36AM2.25m
5:19PM2.29m
6:26AM2.24m
6:01PM2.26m
7:22AM2.21m
6:49PM2.20m
8:25AM2.16m
7:46PM2.14m
Low Tide
9:57PM0.40m
10:03AM0.58m
10:32PM0.29m
10:44AM0.65m
11:10PM0.20m
11:26AM0.75m
11:53PM0.14m
12:12PM0.85m
00:41AM0.12m
1:05PM0.96m
1:36AM0.14m
2:06PM1.04m
2:39AM0.18m
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Temp °C
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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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