
Surf Forecasts:
Ngor Lefts surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ngor Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for Ngor Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ngor Lefts in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ngor Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Ngor Lefts has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the overall picture. To be honest, it’s a pretty quiet and frustrating run for the most part. We’ve got a window that opens right away, but it’s a narrow one, and then a whole lot of nothing good for a long stretch. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
We start things off on Friday morning, July 17th. This is the one to get excited about. We’ve got a small but incredibly clean 2ft swell coming from the SW, but the real story is the wind. It’s a gentle offshore breeze from the south, making for glassy, clean conditions. That’s a major positive. The swell period is a very long 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That long period will mean some real drawn-out lines, but at a reef like Ngor Lefts, it’ll be just fine. The combined energy is weak (239), but with that quality, it’s the standout of the whole forecast. The optimum swell direction is NW, so this SW swell is a bit off, but the clean conditions make up for it. Expect it to be a bit inconsistent, but when a set rolls through, it’ll be a gem. Crowds are possible here.
Friday afternoon, the wind swings cross-offshore from the SSW, and the swell direction flips to a weak NNW with a short, 8-second period. The energy drops to 83, and the whole thing gets messy. Not worth it.
Then we hit a massive dry spell. From Saturday, July 18th, all the way through to Tuesday, July 28th, the conditions are just poor. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, the swell is weak and short-period, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s a brief moment on Tuesday, July 21st, where it’s “surfable but very ordinary,” but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is moderate at times (like 157 on Tuesday morning), but the wind dirties it up.
Thursday, July 23rd, shows a bit more size, with the swell hitting 5ft from the NNW, but the period is a short 7-8 seconds. The energy jumps to 323 (moderate), and the wind goes clean on Thursday afternoon. But the wave comment says “marginal.” It’s on the bigger side, so it’s more for the experienced crew, but the quality is questionable.
The rest of the month into early August is more of the same: poor conditions, onshore winds, and weak energy. There’s a tiny flicker on Friday morning, July 31st, with clean conditions and a 3ft NNE swell, but it’s just “surfable.” Not a standout.
So, the bottom line: if you want to get wet, your only real shot is Friday morning, July 17th. It’s small, clean, and special. After that, it’s a long wait until the last few days of the forecast, but even then, it’s nothing to write home about. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a lean few weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | SW 18 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
87 | 152 | 83 | 40 | 39 | 147 | 128 | 91 | 62 | 75 | 110 | 121 | 123 | 144 | 140 | 116 | 147 | 149 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:53PM1.16m | 11:11AM1.44m | 11:37PM1.14m | 11:55AM1.39m | 00:22AM1.11m | 12:38PM1.30m | 1:07AM1.06m | 1:22PM1.18m | 1:55AM1.01m | 2:09PM1.05m | 2:49AM0.96m | 3:04PM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:40AM0.02m | 5:29PM0.01m | 5:25AM0.06m | 6:12PM0.06m | 6:11AM0.12m | 6:55PM0.13m | 6:58AM0.21m | 7:39PM0.20m | 7:50AM0.29m | 8:25PM0.27m | 8:49AM0.36m | 9:19PM0.33m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SSW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 |
87 | 383 | 83 | 213 | 187 | 147 | 128 | 91 | 62 | 39 | 145 | 121 | 123 | 144 | 140 | 116 | 147 | 66 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NNW 8 | SW 17 | N 7 | N 7 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | NNW 6 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
81 | 87 | 75 | 40 | 39 | 144 | 214 | 180 | 41 | 175 | 38 | 140 | 136 | 127 | 125 | 111 | 79 | 45 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 7 | NW 8 | SW 6 | W 13 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 10 |
27 | 152 | 47 | 171 | 166 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 186 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | W 4 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | NW 8 | NW 3 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
234 | — | 277 | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 75 | 110 | 9 | 14 | — | 9 | 16 | 3 | 149 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 625 | 0 | 615 | 0 | 615 | 615 | 612 | 612 | 612 | 613 | 644 | 1458 | 612 | 0 | 0 | 612 | 2 | 612 | 612 |
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Information about the Ngor Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ngor Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ngor Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ngor Lefts 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 (Ngor Lefts) 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 Ngor Lefts 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.
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