Surf Forecasts:
Lefthanders surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 13s. 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 5.0m 13s 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lefthanders over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Lefthanders over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, sitting at 66°F which is a nice little bonus if you’re on the wrong side of a wetsuit zip.
The pattern starts slow and honestly, pretty poor. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are both write-offs. Saturday morning has lumpy cross-shore wind and a weak, messy 6ft SW swell with moderate energy (1181). By afternoon it's even worse with a fresh cross-onshore ruining the 4ft. Sunday gets ugly – a solid 18ft SW groundswell is pumping but with a strong cross-onshore at 25 mph, it’s a washing machine. The afternoon is just too big at 16ft and still lumpy.
Now Monday the 27th morning marks a turn. The swell drops to 12ft from the SW with a long 12-second period. The wind goes cross-offshore, and it’s described as clean. That’s a good size but it’s over the 8ft threshold – this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon stays clean with 12ft SW and 13-second period, still in the expert zone. The energy is strong (3671 and 3816).
Tuesday the 28th is the standout of the entire forecast. Morning has a clean 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, a light offshore breeze from the E at 6 mph, and the afternoon goes glassy with zero wind. That’s as good as it gets. The swell is big but clean, perfect for anyone who can handle it. The energy is strong (4122 and 3775). This is the window to be in the water.
Wednesday the 29th afternoon is another good look for experienced surfers – 6ft SW, 13-second period, clean with light winds. The morning is a bit bigger at 8ft but still clean.
The rest of the first week and into the second week stays big and clean for the most part, all SW groundswell between 8ft and 12ft, with long periods and good winds. These are all in the “too big for this break” zone, meaning expert-only territory. Thursday the 31st of July morning has a 10ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, light cross-onshore. The afternoon has a 12ft SW swell with offshore wind – that’s a solid session if you’ve got the experience.
After the 2nd of August, the run becomes less reliable. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th have poor, messy conditions with strong onshore winds and big lumpy swell. Wednesday the 5th through Thursday the 6th sees enormous swell – 25ft and 16ft – these are huge, dangerous waves, definitely for pros only, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore.
Friday the 7th of August has a couple of marginal sessions with 8ft and 7ft swells and light winds – worth a look but not a standout. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th finish the window with a bang: 10ft and 20ft+ SW swells, clean with offshore winds. That 20ft on Sunday the 9th morning is a monster, with very strong energy (13536), only for the hardcore.
If you’re a beginner, this whole forecast is basically a no-go – the swell is nearly always over 5ft and often over 8ft. For the experienced crew, Tuesday the 28th is the jewel. Get it while it’s glassy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 996 | 501 | 855 | 7741 | 9425 | 5971 | 3671 | 3816 | 4843 | 3898 | 2845 | 1874 | 1886 | 1129 | 1847 | 1719 | 1559 | 4797 | 4493 | 6840 | 5526 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 6:59AM1.00m | 7:34AM1.04m | 8:09AM1.06m | 8:45AM1.06m | 9:21AM1.03m | 9:58AM0.98m | 1:42AM0.62m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:52PM0.31m | 5:06PM0.31m | 5:20PM0.32m | 5:34PM0.33m | 5:50PM0.35m | 6:06PM0.37m | 6:21PM0.40m | 2:31AM0.62m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 996 | 501 | 406 | — | 9425 | 5971 | 3671 | 3816 | 4843 | 3898 | 2845 | 1874 | 1886 | 1129 | 1847 | 1719 | 1505 | 4797 | 4493 | 6840 | 5526 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 143 | 281 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 224 | 930 | 1318 | 1050 | 1115 | 70 | 1111 | 1559 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 311 | 47 | 40 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 5 | — | N 5 | — | NNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 42 | 107 | 855 | 7741 | 9350 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | — | 16 | — | 20 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 141 | 458 | 613 | 1899 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 29 | 5 | 27 | 5 | 2 |
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