Surf Forecasts:
Lefthanders surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 12,260 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lefthanders in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lefthanders over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew on what’s coming down the line.
This is a full-on reef break, exposed and hungry for any solid SW groundswell. And it's gonna get fed a lot. The water is sitting at about 67°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. But for now, the ocean’s got a mean streak.
Right off the bat, Sunday the 26th is a complete mess. We’re talking a massive 16ft SW swell, with cross-onshore winds screaming at 25 mph. The combined energy is between 7344 and 12260 – that’s serious power. But the surf is blown out and dangerous. Stay on the beach.
Monday the 27th is still huge at 12ft from the SW, but the wind turns cross-off in the afternoon. You’ll see clean lines, but at over 8ft, this is expert territory only. Same deal Tuesday the 28th: 10ft SW groundswell with clean, offshore ENE winds in the morning at 9 mph. All for the big-dog crew.
Now, Wednesday the 29th of July afternoon is where we get a little breathing room. The swell drops to a friendlier 7ft from the SSW. The wind goes light offshore from the NE at 6 mph. Wave energy is still high at 2306, but the quality is excellent. This is the first real window for experienced surfers who don’t want to get pounded.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st go downhill again – smaller swell but messy with cross-onshore winds and rain. Not worth the paddle.
Here’s the real standout: Saturday the 1st of August. We’ve got a solid 13ft SW swell, but the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy is a beast at 7322. This is big, powerful, and clean – a proper reef day for experts only. Expect it to be busy, because this spot often draws a crowd when it’s good.
Sunday the 2nd of August is still big at 10ft SW, with light NE winds in the morning making for clean conditions. Serious power at 4250-5376 energy.
Then Monday the 3rd of August morning is your best day for the more experienced crew who aren’t after 10ft+ waves. Swell drops to 7ft from the SW, with perfect offshore E winds at 6 mph. Clean, smooth, and a manageable 2395 energy. Beautiful.
After that, the swell pumps back up into the 10ft – 16ft range for a few days with a mix of good and bad wind. The 5th, 6th, and 7th show huge, clean conditions for the experts. But by the 8th and 9th, it’s blown out again with strong winds.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Saturday the 1st of August for the big, clean, heavy reef surf. For something a little more manageable, hit Wednesday the 29th of July afternoon or Monday the 3rd of August morning.
Be smart out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7344 | 12260 | 7002 | 3887 | 3675 | 4626 | 3705 | 3144 | 2605 | 2344 | 1317 | 1764 | 1063 | 1212 | 3051 | 3058 | 6304 | 8321 | 7322 | 6102 | 5090 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:34AM1.04m | 8:09AM1.06m | 8:45AM1.06m | 9:21AM1.03m | 9:58AM0.98m | 1:42AM0.62m | 10:35AM0.91m | 1:04AM0.64m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM0.31m | 5:20PM0.32m | 5:34PM0.33m | 5:50PM0.35m | 6:06PM0.37m | 6:21PM0.40m | 2:31AM0.62m | 6:33PM0.44m | 4:26AM0.61m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 7002 | 3887 | 3675 | 4626 | 3705 | 3144 | 2605 | 2344 | 1317 | 1764 | 1063 | 1212 | 3051 | 3058 | 6304 | 8321 | 7322 | 6102 | 5090 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 224 | 930 | 1124 | 614 | 989 | 125 | 552 | 738 | 13 | — | 723 | — | — | — | 779 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 119 | 61 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7344 | 12260 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 14 | 74 | 62 | 36 | 188 | 239 | 184 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 569 | 691 | 37 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 249 | 91 | 66 | 23 | 4 | 1 |
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