Lefthanders surf break

Lefthanders surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 09 Jan 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
21.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lefthanders this week:

The surf forecast for Lefthanders over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lefthanders in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 2PM. 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lefthanders over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
1
!
3
0
1
2
0
1
3
0
1
1
2
2
4
2
4
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
2.5
SW
3
S
1.6
S
2.5
S
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)111110988887171514131313141414131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)236814301514402899352213181237101415311004769669576101692885794710341133
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
45
SSE
30
ESE
10
SE
35
SSE
30
ESE
5
WSW
25
S
15
ESE
10
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
30
S
35
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
30
SSE
25
E
10
W
25
S
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoncrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22PM
0.51
5:59PM
0.53
5:25PM
0.59
5:43PM
0.66
6:11PM
0.72
6:42PM
0.79
7:15PM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:37AM
0.29
4:54AM
0.24
4:40AM
0.19
4:40AM
0.16
4:47AM
0.14
4:57AM
0.13
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--
Sunset-7:34--7:34--7:34--7:34--7:34--7:34--7:34-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202016232422252421252120242419242623252423
Feels °C (?)14128202016242017241716201814222319252220
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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 12 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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