
Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Left Point.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a massive pulse of SW swell slamming into the coast. It’s huge, and for the first few days, the wind is just not playing nice. We’re looking at a decent wait before the conditions line up with the size.
The first real chance to get wet arrives on Friday the 24th in the morning. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the SW, with a very long 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a massive 9742, so it’s pumping. The wind is a cross-off, which is good, but the notes say this is too big for the break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a beast. The afternoon is a write-off with cross-shore winds.
Saturday the 25th drops slightly to 10 ft from the SW, but the wind is still a cross-off. The energy is still high at 2407 in the morning and 3998 in the afternoon. The forecast calls it marginal, but with clean conditions those are big, powerful waves for a strong intermediate. That morning session is the pick of the first weekend.
The middle of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday and Monday see the swell drop, but the wind stays messy with cross-shore chop. Not worth the paddle. Tuesday the 28th is a total blowout with near-gale winds – forget it. That’s the biggest gap in quality.
The Standout Window
Okay, now we’re talking. Wednesday the 29th is when it all comes together. The swell is down to a very manageable 8 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. The wind goes pure offshore from the SSW in the morning, then shifts to S in the afternoon. The energy is still a solid 2201. This is described as excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s the call. Clean, lined-up, offshore perfection. Crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so expect a few others with the same idea.
Then Thursday the 30th morning is a special treat. The swell is down to 5 ft, but the wind is glassy. Dead flat. The energy is low (838), but for a point break, that glassy, long-period groundswell (13 seconds) will produce some beautiful, clean, and easy-paddling waves. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard.
After that, the wind gets messy again. There’s a promising-looking pulse for the first weekend of August. August 1st (Saturday) has a huge 12 ft SW swell with 16-second period and offshore wind, but it’s flagged as too big for the break. That’s a lot of energy (8853). The following morning, August 2nd, is the sweet spot: 8 ft, 16 seconds, and clean offshore wind. That is the top pick of the long-range forecast – a big, clean, powerful session for the experienced crew. August 3rd is still big (8 ft, 19 sec) but the wind turns cross-off, which is still workable but not as perfect.
The wave energy drops off a cliff after that, with small, weak swells and onshore or cross-shore winds taking over for the rest of the window. Not much to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 29th of July is the absolute standout for the near-term, with offshore winds and solid 8 ft swell. The long-range king is Sunday, August 2nd, with a bigger, cleaner pulse. The glassy morning of Thursday the 30th is a hidden gem for smaller waves.
Stay safe out there, and don't even think about paddling out on the 28th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu night, moderate winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4416 | 7424 | 5813 | 4786 | 3292 | 2407 | 2180 | 1686 | 850 | 1124 | 800 | 549 | 672 | 882 | 865 | 1871 | 2725 | 2201 | 1639 | 1210 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:57PM2.20m | 7:02AM2.04m | 6:33PM2.09m | 7:51AM1.98m | 7:12PM1.98m | 8:46AM1.93m | 7:57PM1.89m | 9:46AM1.91m | 8:51PM1.82m | 10:50AM1.93m | 9:54PM1.78m | 11:49AM1.99m | 11:02PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.34m | 12:44PM0.96m | 1:13AM0.41m | 1:30PM1.07m | 1:58AM0.47m | 2:23PM1.16m | 2:49AM0.52m | 3:25PM1.22m | 3:45AM0.55m | 4:35PM1.22m | 4:45AM0.55m | 5:43PM1.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
31 | 147 | 5813 | 3866 | 3292 | — | 1818 | 1280 | 850 | 828 | 800 | 549 | 672 | 882 | 865 | 1871 | 2725 | 2201 | 1639 | 1210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 26 | 42 | 77 | — | — | 596 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 305 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 4 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | NW 4 | WSW 10 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
4416 | 7424 | 3929 | 4786 | 17 | 2407 | 2180 | 1686 | 9 | 1124 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 36 | 34 | 2002 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 72 | 69 | 453 | 72 | 72 | 5 | 69 | 69 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 472 | 485 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 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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