Lefthanders surf break

Lefthanders surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 22 May 2026 AWST
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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
20.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lefthanders in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 28th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lefthanders over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Wed night).

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
3
4
4
4
2
2
3
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.4
SW
14
2.1
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
WSW
18
1.6
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
16
3.5
W
15
3.5
W
14
3.5
W
13
3
WSW
13
2.2
W
12
3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1891
1488
1094
734
347
857
1471
867
1447
1484
661
336
844
1335
2143
5050
5570
4308
3145
1344
1994
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
E
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NE
15
N
15
NNE
10
ENE
25
NNE
25
N
25
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
25
NNE
35
N
45
N
40
W
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
55
WSW
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:23AM0.87m
9:21AM0.81m
8:30AM0.79m
8:53PM0.63m
7:58AM0.82m
7:44AM0.87m
7:46AM0.93m
7:58AM0.99m
Low Tide
00:08AM0.45m
00:40AM0.51m
00:49AM0.57m
4:08PM0.59m
00:15AM0.61m
4:14PM0.50m
4:38PM0.43m
5:06PM0.39m
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
1
6
2
1
20
8
Temp °C
17
15
13
14
15
14
15
15
16
18
19
19
19
20
21
21
19
17
18
17
14
11
11
11
12
14
11
12
13
10
12
15
13
13
16
15
15
12
12
12
11
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.4
SW
14
2.1
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
WSW
18
1.6
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
16
3.5
W
15
2.4
WSW
13
0.4
NNW
7
2
SW
12
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
1891
1488
1094
734
347
857
1471
867
1447
1484
661
336
844
1335
2143
5050
1975
21
1058
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
8
1
SW
11
0.7
S
11
1
SW
16
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
1.1
W
11
1.3
W
11
0.5
SW
12
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
45
76
63
224
114
502
19
7
280
188
300
372
66
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.3
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
WSW
18
0.5
S
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
9
0.6
WSW
20
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
13
35
98
151
211
52
8
2
301
228
92
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
5
1.4
N
6
1.4
N
6
1.9
N
6
1.8
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
6
2.5
NW
7
2.3
NNW
7
3.5
W
14
3.5
W
13
3
WSW
13
2.2
W
12
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
54
125
130
282
299
176
696
527
5570
4308
3145
1344
1994
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
5
2
3
4
4
Distance (km)
23
0
0
41
0
0
0
0
41
50
41
141
141
41
141
218
1342
358
249
218
1342
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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