
Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 12,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 (Aug 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour for what’s coming up at Left Point.
The overall pattern is one of patience. We’ve got a window of opportunity, mostly a clean and punchy right-hander, but the wind is going to be a major player in the first half of the fortnight. The real standout window is looking like this weekend and into next week, with some absolute gems on offer.
The run kicks off on Friday morning, August 7th, with a clean 5ft SW swell, a 15-second period, and a cross-off wind. The water is at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year. The energy is strong, with a combined swell energy reading of (1332). This is a good start, but it’s the afternoon that really gets the heart pumping. Friday afternoon is the pick of the early period. The wind drops to glassy, and the swell holds at 5ft from the SW, still with a 15-second period. The energy is even stronger at (1643). This is that moment where everything lines up – clean, powerful, and inviting. It’s a intermediate wave, but it will be a beautiful thing to witness.
Saturday morning, August 8th, is a write-off. A strong onshore wind from the north at 15 mph turns the 5ft SW swell into a mess. It’s a skip. The rest of the weekend and into the start of the following week is a similar story: strong winds, building swell, and poor conditions. The wind is brutal, especially on Sunday with a 28 mph onshore, and Monday sees a massive 15ft WSW swell at 17 seconds, but it’s howling a near-gale cross-off, so it’s a no-go for a paddle. The energy is huge, hitting (10586), but that’s for the kites, not the log.
Wednesday, August 12th, the wind finally starts to ease, but the swell is still over 10ft, which is too big for the break. The energy is high (5862), but it’s marginal. The real action picks up again on Friday, August 14th. The morning is a bit average, but the Friday afternoon is a standout. A 8ft SW swell (18-second period) with a clean cross-off wind. The energy is (4887). This is a solid, powerful groundswell that will be reeling down the point. It’s a wave for the intermediate to advanced surfer, but it’s clean.
Sunday, August 16th, is another beauty. The afternoon sees a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a clean cross-off wind. It’s a bit smaller, but the energy is still moderate (1115). This is a great option for the intermediate crew.
Monday, August 17th, is the other big highlight. The afternoon session is clean, with a 6ft SW swell and a 15-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SW. The energy is (1254). This is a classic, clean, long-period point wave. It will be a treat.
Saturday, August 22nd, the last day of the forecast, is a solid finish. The afternoon sees a 8ft SW swell, a 13-second period, and a super light cross-off wind. The energy is (2381). This is a powerful, clean wave. It’s for the experienced surfers given the size, but it’s a ripper.
The crowds at Left Point are a possibility, as it can get busy, but the quality of the waves on the standout days will be well worth the company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Mon night, near gales from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1219 | 1155 | 1882 | 1210 | 1074 | 857 | 485 | 347 | 1553 | 2612 | 10586 | 4350 | 1602 | 1064 | 535 | 1615 | 4523 | 12001 | 7225 | 6207 | 3178 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:19PM2.29m | 6:26AM2.24m | 6:01PM2.26m | 7:22AM2.21m | 6:49PM2.20m | 8:25AM2.16m | 7:46PM2.14m | 9:34AM2.14m | 8:56PM2.08m | 10:44AM2.16m | 10:15PM2.05m | 11:48AM2.22m | 11:34PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:26AM0.75m | 11:53PM0.14m | 12:12PM0.85m | 00:41AM0.12m | 1:05PM0.96m | 1:36AM0.14m | 2:06PM1.04m | 2:39AM0.18m | 3:18PM1.08m | 3:48AM0.22m | 4:36PM1.02m | 4:59AM0.25m | 5:48PM0.89m | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | — | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
1219 | 1155 | 1882 | 1210 | 1074 | 857 | 485 | 347 | 1553 | 2612 | — | 4350 | 1602 | 1064 | 535 | 1615 | 4523 | — | 140 | 6207 | 3178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | SSW 15 |
63 | 441 | 437 | 51 | 48 | 41 | 83 | 154 | 396 | 143 | — | 97 | 42 | 40 | 55 | — | 412 | — | — | — | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — |
50 | 47 | 15 | — | — | — | 18 | 2 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 913 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 5 | W 6 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 67 | 247 | 10586 | 3142 | 14 | 23 | 63 | 66 | 14 | 12001 | 7225 | 4327 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 95 | 62 | 50 | 472 | 72 | 60 | 260 | 324 | 324 | 267 | 511 | 72 | 72 | 10 |
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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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