
Surf Forecasts:
Lefthanders surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 13,024 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lefthanders over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for the next couple weeks.
We’re looking at Lefthanders, a reef break that’s very consistent and loves a good WSW swell. The water’s sitting at 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first few days are a bit of a letdown. Starting Thursday the 23rd, we have a solid 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, so it’s a nice long groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping at 2893. But the wind is a cross-off from the NE, keeping it clean, though the report says the surf is marginal. Thursday afternoon, the swell drops to 8ft, but the wind goes light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit messy. Friday the 24th is smaller, around 6ft, with a gentle cross-off wind, but it’s not scoring well.
Saturday the 25th sees a little more size, 6ft in the morning, but the wind is a moderate cross-off, and the energy is moderate (1167). The afternoon gets chopped up. It’s all just average.
Then things get wild. Sunday the 26th through the end of the first week is a no-go. The swell jumps to 15ft and then 18ft, with energy readings through the roof (4668 and 9491). That’s way too big for this reef, and the wind is cross and onshore. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are still big, 10ft to 13ft, with clean wind, but it’s all too big for the break. This is expert-only stuff, and it’s often crowded, but with this size, it’ll be a select few.
Now, a real gem. Thursday the 30th of July. The morning is looking glassy with a 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the energy is still strong at 1757. The wind is glassy from the NNW. That’s a rare, clean moment, and the report calls it excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your best window. The afternoon goes cross-onshore, but that morning is pure gold.
From Friday the 31st through to the end of the forecast, it’s a constant barrage of massive swell. 12ft to 15ft, with energy readings from 6299 up to 11410. The wind is clean, offshore, and cross-off, but the break is just too big. The first week of August is a non-stop run of 10ft to 15ft swell, with the 5th and 6th getting hammered by near-gale force winds and rain. That’s a total washout.
So here’s the reality: there’s a big gap of nothing in the middle, and then a massive pulse of swell that’s too much for this spot. The only real standout is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. That’s the one to point your van at. The rest is either small and mediocre, or big and dangerous.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2886 | 2094 | 1457 | 878 | 772 | 1109 | 1012 | 494 | 488 | 4668 | 9491 | 8654 | 4396 | 3131 | 4110 | 3325 | 2528 | 1811 | 2947 | 1622 | 979 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:39AM0.90m | 6:21AM0.96m | 6:59AM1.00m | 7:34AM1.04m | 8:09AM1.06m | 8:45AM1.06m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25PM0.34m | 4:37PM0.32m | 4:52PM0.31m | 5:06PM0.31m | 5:20PM0.32m | 5:34PM0.33m | 5:50PM0.35m | ||||||||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 8 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
2886 | 2094 | 1457 | 878 | 772 | 1109 | 1012 | 494 | 488 | — | — | 8654 | 4396 | 3131 | 4110 | 3325 | 2528 | 1811 | 2947 | 1622 | 979 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 16 | — | SW 17 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | — | SW 23 | WSW 21 |
7 | 31 | 59 | 86 | 126 | — | 143 | 281 | 406 | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 358 | 930 | 1131 | — | 21 | 305 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
— | — | — | 12 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 47 | 224 | 4668 | 9491 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 210 | 327 | 219 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 18 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 50 | 218 | 549 | 91 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 141 | 41 | 0 |
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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.










