Surf Forecasts:
Lefthanders surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 13,838 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lefthanders in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lefthanders over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Lefthanders. It's a reef break, very consistent, and exposed to the swell, so it gets the full brunt of what's out there. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing freakish going on there.
Right now, it's a write-off. This weekend, we've got a massive 18 ft to 16 ft WSW swell slamming in, but it's accompanied by strong onshore winds, making for poor surf conditions. The energy is absolutely pumping (8292 to 12068), but it's unsurfable. Don't even bother.
Things start to get interesting on Sunday the 19th, but we're still dealing with a monster. The swell drops to 11 ft, but that's still way too big for this spot. With a cross-on wind, it's gonna be a washing machine.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are still too big and windy. The swell is still 8 ft to 10 ft, but the wind is on it or cross-shore, making it messy. The energy is still strong (2114 to 2967), but the quality is poor.
The first real standout comes mid-week. Wednesday the 22nd looks promising, but the swell is still a hefty 10 ft which is solid for this break. The wind goes super light, almost glassy. That's a huge positive. The energy is strong (2873 to 3050), but it's still a bit too much for the average punter. A good call for experienced surfers only.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th see the swell dropping to a more manageable 8 ft, but the wind is a bit crossy, keeping the quality marginal. The energy is moderate (1814 to 2484).
Now, the real window of opportunity. Saturday the 25th is a write-off again with strong winds, but then we get a solid run. Sunday the 26th of July is a standout. The swell is a raw 7 ft, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the south, and the period is a very long 18 seconds. That's groundswell, and it's going to be clean. The energy is strong (3748). This is for experienced surfers, as the swell is pushing 8 ft.
Monday the 27th is another solid day. The swell drops to 8 ft, but the wind is still light and cross-off, making for clean conditions. The energy is strong (3135). The afternoon goes even glassier with a 8 ft swell. This is the best of the week for someone with a bit of experience.
The rest of that week gets messy again with wind, but hold on. The potential trip-saver is Wednesday the 29th of July. A massive 16 ft swell arrives, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore. The energy is insane (13874). This is an expert-only zone, and it will be a beast. If you're a big-wave charger, that's your day.
The following days, July 30th and 31st, see the swell settle back to 8 ft and 8 ft with clean, cross-off winds. The energy is still strong (3869 to 4497). These are good, solid, clean days for experienced surfers.
The very end of the forecast, August 1st and 2nd, has some decent-looking swell (7 ft to 8 ft) with clean winds, but the wind picks up a bit, so it's a bit of a gamble. The crowds are often here, so get out early. For the best of the best, focus on Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th of July.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8948 | 12531 | 6976 | 4097 | 2964 | 1952 | 2049 | 2317 | 2570 | 2967 | 2522 | 3174 | 4207 | 4586 | 3569 | 2557 | 1474 | 1541 | 1387 | 1344 | 859 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:50AM0.82m | 10:19AM0.72m | 7:20AM0.67m | 3:33AM0.72m | 4:03AM0.78m | 4:52AM0.84m | 5:39AM0.90m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM0.50m | 6:40PM0.52m | 5:16PM0.50m | 4:28PM0.44m | 4:18PM0.38m | 4:25PM0.34m | 4:37PM0.32m | ||||||||||||||
 | |  | |  |  | | |  | | | |  | | |  | | | | | | |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | — | 12531 | 6976 | 4097 | 2964 | 1952 | 2049 | 2317 | 2570 | 2967 | 2522 | 3174 | 4207 | 4586 | 3569 | 2557 | 1474 | 1541 | 1387 | 1344 | 859 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SSW 14 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | W 18 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 69 | 681 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 261 | — | — | 476 | 304 | 25 | 153 | 102 | 172 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 8948 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1688 | 358 | 249 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 199 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 50 | 199 | 87 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Lefthanders surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest