Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.9° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 28th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for Left Point over the next couple of weeks.

It's a bit of a slow start, to be honest. The first couple of days are pretty average. Sunday the 23rd has some swell, but the morning is messy with a cross-onshore breeze making things choppy. The afternoon cleans right up though – glassy conditions and a solid 6.2 ft SW swell rolling in. The energy is moderate (1895), but the waves will be clean and lined up. This is a decent little window for the experienced crew, but the inconsistent nature of this point means you've gotta be patient for the sets.

Monday the 24th is a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, so give it a miss. Tuesday the 25th morning is average with cross-shore wind and rain, but the afternoon glass-off is the real deal – light offshore wind, clean 4.9 ft SW swell and a healthy energy reading of 1091. That's a standout session for the intermediate crew.

Wednesday the 26th has clean conditions in the morning with a cross-offshore breeze and a decent 5.9 ft SW groundswell. The afternoon turns proper offshore with 12 mph wind and 5.2 ft swell – good shape and energy. These are solid sessions, but again, it's inconsistent, so pick your windows.

Thursday the 27th drops right off – small and weak, not worth paddling out. Friday the 28th sees a pulse of long-period groundswell (18 seconds) but with cross-shore wind and chop. It's messy despite the size (6.9 ft) and high energy (2691). The long period means it'll be powerful but breaking a bit straight at this point break – still, for the experts, there's potential if the wind plays ball. It doesn't really, so I'd call it marginal.

Saturday the 29th is more clean in the afternoon with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is dropping. Not a standout.

Now, Sunday the 30th is the one to circle. Morning has clean conditions and a solid 7.5 ft SW groundswell with 16-second period – energy is pumping at 2570. The afternoon gets even better: light offshore wind, glassy, same size swell, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the best of the forecast period. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Left Point, and with conditions like this, expect a few locals out, but the waves will be worth the company.

Monday the 31st has size but cross-onshore wind messes it up a bit. Still, 6.6-6.9 ft SW groundswell is rolling. Not as clean as Sunday.

The first week of September looks rough. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are blown out with fresh to strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy seas. Thursday the 3rd is the same – strong winds, messy, not worth it. There's a big gap of poor conditions from Monday the 1st through to Thursday the 4th morning.

Friday the 4th afternoon finally sees a change – offshore wind, clean, but only 4.6 ft SW swell with moderate energy (524). It's small but clean, so a decent option for a longboard or fish.

Saturday the 5th afternoon looks promising again: light offshore breeze, clean, 4.6 ft SW swell. Not huge, but clean waves.

Sunday the 6th morning is average with cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon glass-off delivers – glassy conditions, 6.2 ft SW swell, energy at 1521. Excellent for experienced surfers. That's another strong window.

Monday the 7th is a monster day but dangerous. 7.9-9.8 ft SW swell with near gale force winds – way too big and blown out for paddle surfing. This is kite territory if anything.

So, overall, the real standouts are Sunday afternoon the 30th of August and Sunday afternoon the 6th of September. Both offer clean, glassy conditions with solid SW groundswell and excellent wave quality for experienced surfers. The inconsistent nature of Left Point means you've gotta pick your moments, but these two windows are the best on offer.

Water temp is around 56.1°F – about average for this time of year, so a decent 4/3 wetsuit will do.

Stay patient, pick your windows, and I'll see you out there.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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16
1.5
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14
1.4
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1.5
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1.6
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1.8
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1.6
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1.6
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Energy kJ
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1602
874
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732
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872
2630
2323
1694
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822
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
20
NNW
20
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25
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High Tide
6:31PM1.99m
7:57AM1.91m
7:14PM1.89m
8:58AM1.86m
8:09PM1.80m
10:05AM1.86m
9:19PM1.75m
11:09AM1.92m
10:38PM1.75m
12:02PM2.00m
11:49PM1.82m
12:46PM2.08m
00:48AM1.94m
Low Tide
12:47PM1.03m
1:13AM0.50m
1:35PM1.13m
2:04AM0.57m
2:37PM1.20m
3:03AM0.63m
3:54PM1.21m
4:09AM0.65m
5:09PM1.14m
5:13AM0.64m
6:09PM1.00m
6:10AM0.61m
6:56PM0.84m
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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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