
Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 8,868 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Left Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
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 on the cards for Left Point. The forecast period opens with a bit of a wait, but the first real action kicks off Sunday morning.
We start the week with a solid pulse of swell. Sunday morning, the 6th, sees a 7ft SW swell with a long 14-second period pushing in. The combined wave energy is strong at 1962. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, which will keep the faces clean. It’s a bit of a marginal call for tide, so pick your bank wisely. The water temp is sitting at 57° with a near-normal anomaly, so pretty standard for this time of year. The afternoon backs off a touch to 6ft but stays clean.
Monday morning, the 7th, brings a stronger 22 mph offshore wind from the SSW, blowing clean over a 7ft SW swell (12-second period, energy at 1316). The wind is fresh, making it look clean, but the overall forecast is marginal. Monday afternoon the period drops to 8 seconds, making it a short-period wind swell, and the energy drops to 617. Not great.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, the 8th, is a real standout. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is still strong at 1753. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The longer period will mean better shaped waves, but at a point break like this, it’ll be lining up nicely. Just remember, long-period swells can have longer lulls between sets. The afternoon is similar but with a 4ft swell and a moderate breeze.
Wednesday morning, the 9th, is a beast, but it’s too big. We’re looking at an 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is massive at 5966. The wind is a strong offshore from the SSW at 22 mph. It’s clean, but this is only for experts. The break might be maxed out, so be careful. The afternoon is the same size, with a stormy 25 mph cross-offshore. This continues into Thursday, the 10th, with 12ft and 10ft swells, but all with very strong energy. Too big for most.
The surf settles down by Friday, the 11th. Friday afternoon is a nice window: 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean offshore from the SW at 12 mph. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is 2111.
Saturday, the 12th, is another gem. The morning has a light onshore breeze, but the afternoon? Glassy. The wind goes dead calm, just a slight air from the SSW, and the swell is 7ft with a 16-second period. This is glassy, clean, and looking excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is 2045. This is the best on offer for the near-term.
The second week gets rocky. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. Tuesday the 15th afternoon is a potential late shout: a 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions from the NNE. Excellent for experts, but it’s a bit of a gamble.
The weekend of the 20th and 21st is looking huge again. Monday the 21st has a 13ft WSW swell with an 18-second period, and the energy is absolutely insane at 17860. That’s not for paddling; that’s for watching. The wind is light cross-onshore, but it’s a beast of a wave. Only for the brave.
Keep the crowds in mind – Left Point is known to sometimes get busy, but that’s part of the deal for a quality point break.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1864 | 1423 | 921 | 1209 | 453 | 1150 | 901 | 1050 | 1787 | 5123 | 8731 | 8767 | 6694 | 4539 | 3092 | 2010 | 2111 | 2963 | 2506 | 1847 | 1196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:41PM2.26m | 6:59AM2.21m | 6:33PM2.18m | 8:00AM2.12m | 7:35PM2.08m | 9:08AM2.07m | 8:51PM2.00m | 10:18AM2.07m | 10:16PM1.99m | 11:22AM2.11m | 11:35PM2.06m | 12:16PM2.17m | 00:42AM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.83m | 00:19AM0.12m | 12:46PM0.92m | 1:16AM0.23m | 1:48PM0.99m | 2:20AM0.35m | 3:02PM1.00m | 3:33AM0.45m | 4:21PM0.91m | 4:47AM0.51m | 5:32PM0.76m | 5:55AM0.53m | 6:30PM0.57m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 22 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
1864 | 1423 | 921 | 18 | 85 | 1150 | 790 | 659 | 1787 | 375 | 787 | 8767 | 6694 | 4539 | 3092 | 2010 | 2111 | 2963 | 2506 | 1847 | 1196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
83 | 31 | 87 | 71 | 70 | 377 | 901 | 1050 | 198 | 215 | — | 1196 | 875 | 568 | — | — | — | 381 | 333 | 198 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | SW 22 | S 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | — | — | 18 | 9 | 246 | 62 | 60 | — | 253 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | 62 | 699 | 1209 | 453 | — | — | — | 149 | 5123 | 8731 | 5691 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 12 | 9 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 451 | 575 | 626 | 68 | 9 | 129 | 9 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
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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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