Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,523 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Left Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a solid window of surf at Left Point kicking off now, but it’s a mixed bag. The first real standout is Friday afternoon, July 17th. The swell is a strong 7 ft from the SW, but the real magic is the wind – it’s dead glassy. That’s the kind of surface you dream about. The energy is pumping at a hefty 2381, and the water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The swell period is a long 16 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell with plenty of punch. Left Point is a point break, so it will handle that long period beautifully. Just keep in mind, it’s over 5 ft, so it’s a bit much for beginners, and the spot is inconsistent and can get crowded *sometimes*, so get on it early.
The run-up to the next good one is a bit of a washout. Saturday morning is chop, and the energy drops. Sunday and Monday look messy with cross-onshore winds and poor quality. Honestly, it’s a few days of frustration until we get to Thursday morning, July 23rd. That’s a real standout. The swell bumps up to 8 ft from the SW, with a clean moderate offshore wind pouring down from the SW. The energy is massive at 2066, and the period is 14 seconds of solid groundswell. This is excellent surf, but that 8 ft is getting into expert territory – it’s big, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The offshore wind makes it clean, but it will be a battle to get out.
Friday, July 24th gets ugly with a 10 ft SW swell and howling cross-shore winds. The energy numbers are wild (5447 on Friday arvo), but it’s a total mess. That’s more of a kite session than a paddle session. The following week, from July 25th onwards, is a tough watch. There’s plenty of swell, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-shore, ruining the shape. The one thing that stands out in the second week is Saturday morning, August 1st. It’s got a clean 6 ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with a strong offshore wind, but that wind is howling at 28 mph. It’s clean, but it’s a battle to paddle into and the energy is strong (1881). Not a casual day, but if you’re a charger, it’s your only real option in that second week.
Best on offer? Friday afternoon the 17th – glassy, solid, and clean. Then Thursday morning the 23rd – big, clean, and thumping. The rest is a grind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2035 | 2241 | 1563 | 1154 | 880 | 494 | 364 | 236 | 197 | 587 | 461 | 437 | 589 | 867 | 594 | 414 | 835 | 1259 | 2024 | 1615 | 1564 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:57PM2.48m | 1:54AM2.24m | 2:43PM2.51m | 2:53AM2.27m | 3:26PM2.51m | 3:48AM2.27m | 4:06PM2.48m | 4:39AM2.24m | 4:44PM2.40m | 5:28AM2.18m | 5:21PM2.31m | 6:15AM2.11m | 5:57PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.62m | 8:13AM0.14m | 8:55PM0.46m | 9:04AM0.25m | 9:43PM0.34m | 9:51AM0.38m | 10:28PM0.27m | 10:36AM0.53m | 11:11PM0.26m | 11:19AM0.68m | 11:52PM0.29m | 12:01PM0.83m | 00:32AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 4 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2035 | 2241 | 1563 | 1154 | 880 | 494 | 364 | 236 | 167 | 587 | 461 | 437 | 589 | 867 | 594 | 414 | 3 | 1259 | 2024 | 1615 | 1564 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | W 4 | WSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | SSW 15 | — | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 246 | 140 | 80 | — | — | — | 16 | 60 | 197 | 1 | 249 | 21 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 42 | — | 144 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 39 | 75 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 835 | — | — | — | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 60 | 0 | 72 | 68 |
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