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Lefthanders Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Lefthanders surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lefthanders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lefthanders sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lefthanders this week:
The surf forecast for Lefthanders over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lefthanders in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lefthanders over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
1685 | 1530 | 1310 | 1111 | 780 | 1151 | 1305 | 1634 | 2577 | 2383 | 2037 | 1894 | 2651 | 2412 | 1913 | 1401 | 1306 | 864 | 1207 | 976 | 678 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:12AM1.11m | 9:41AM1.14m | 10:09AM1.15m | 10:36AM1.11m | 10:57AM1.05m | 11:00AM0.96m | 10:23AM0.87m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM0.28m | 7:49PM0.29m | 9:01PM0.32m | 10:13PM0.36m | 11:18PM0.40m | 00:08AM0.45m | |||||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
 | 5:27 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 18 |
16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 1685 | 1530 | 1310 | 1111 | 780 | 1151 | 1035 | 1634 | 2577 | 2383 | 2037 | 1894 | 2651 | 2412 | 1913 | 1401 | 1306 | 864 | 1207 | 976 | 678 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 24 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 16 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SE 5 | WSW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 90 | 88 | 161 | 385 | 921 | 1305 | 659 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 206 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 16 | 31 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 113 | 332 | 651 | 15 | 47 | 39 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 88 | 49 | 28 | 5 | 12 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 91 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
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Information about the Lefthanders Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lefthanders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lefthanders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lefthanders 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 (Lefthanders) 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 Lefthanders 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.
Lefthanders is 87 km (54 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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