Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,822 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 Powerful | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break down the next couple weeks at the main spot, Left Point. It's an inconsistent point break, but when it's on, it's pure magic. The water temp is sitting around 56°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year.
We're starting off slow. Thursday the 20th is a throwaway with a tiny 2-foot swell and messy cross-shore wind. Don't even bother. Friday the 21st is a total loss too – the swell is a bit better at 4 feet, but the onshore wind and lumpy conditions are brutal.
Saturday the 22nd sees a massive jump, with a solid 10-foot SW swell. That's only for the hardcore crew, and the morning will be a choppy mess. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze, but it's still huge, with combined swell energy at 5966 (moderate-strong). Sunday and Monday stay rough with onshore winds and lumpy surf.
But then we get our window. Tuesday the 25th is the clear standout. The early morning looks excellent for experienced surfers. We've got a clean 7-foot swell from the WSW, with light offshore wind from the SSW. That's perfect for a point break. The period is 13 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell with good shape and solid energy (3142). The waves will be clean and lined up. Just know that it's an inconsistent spot, and it can get crowded when the word gets out.
Wednesday the 26th afternoon is another strong option, with a clean 6-foot swell and moderate offshore wind from the SW. More manageable size, still clean – a good backup if you miss the Tuesday gem.
After that, the following week is a mixed bag. The 30th and 31st offer clean, small 2-3 foot waves, and September 1st afternoon looks very good with clean 2-3 foot surf and glassy conditions. The start of September also brings back some bigger swell, up to 10 feet, but the wind will be onshore and messy.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 25th at Left Point is your best shot. The Wednesday the 26th afternoon is a solid second choice. The rest is pretty average.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 219 | 693 | 606 | 2529 | 4822 | 3968 | 3067 | 1663 | 1299 | 1602 | 886 | 849 | 688 | 976 | 1723 | 3513 | 3208 | 1919 | 689 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:39AM2.18m | 5:20PM2.19m | 6:21AM2.09m | 5:54PM2.09m | 7:05AM1.99m | 6:31PM1.99m | 7:57AM1.91m | 7:14PM1.89m | 8:58AM1.86m | 8:09PM1.80m | 10:05AM1.86m | 9:19PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:14PM0.25m | 11:28AM0.81m | 11:51PM0.32m | 12:06PM0.92m | 00:30AM0.41m | 12:47PM1.03m | 1:13AM0.50m | 1:35PM1.13m | 2:04AM0.57m | 2:37PM1.20m | 3:03AM0.63m | 3:54PM1.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | 175 | 693 | 606 | 2529 | 4822 | 3968 | 3067 | 1663 | 1299 | 1602 | 886 | 849 | 688 | 976 | 505 | — | — | — | 689 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 219 | 98 | 460 | 58 | — | — | 126 | 763 | 603 | 266 | 22 | 15 | 50 | 82 | — | — | — | — | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 24 | 97 | 129 | — | — | — | — | 62 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 7 | WSW 7 | NW 4 | SW 10 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 16 | 92 | 99 | 20 | 667 | 2671 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1723 | 3513 | 3208 | 1919 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 12 | 68 | 68 | 72 | 83 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 381 | 127 | 60 |
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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).
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