Lefthanders surf break

Lefthanders surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 16 Apr 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
20.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Apr 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 18th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 20th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
2
4
0
0
0
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3
!
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0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.2
W
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3.5
WSW
3
SW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
SW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
4.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)131211111011111414131315151414141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2270156577040224492553111632923017287025225303460780337087810753913172221123945412
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
5
SE
35
NW
40
NW
35
SW
15
SW
15
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
30
NNW
40
NW
40
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
10
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
50
NW
45
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:57PM
0.66
9:23AM
0.86
12:55AM
0.61
9:41AM
0.93
10:03AM
0.99
10:27AM
1.02
10:53AM
1.03
11:18AM
1.01
11:35AM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:21PM
0.38
2:54AM
0.59
5:13PM
0.33
1:44AM
0.61
6:13PM
0.30
7:27PM
0.30
9:06PM
0.31
10:57PM
0.31
12:16AM
0.31
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48
Sunset5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
----4--------91----82
Temp. °C201819201817171717181719191716161617171916
Feels °C (?)161817131011131415141513129910121111106
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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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