
Surf Forecasts:
Ngor Lefts surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NNW swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ngor Lefts in the next 16 days are 1.4m 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ngor Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Ngor Lefts. This is a proper reef, and it knows how to handle a bit of juice. The water’s warm at 83°, which is a little above the usual for this time of year, so it feels like a summer bath.
The outlook kicks off with a real highlight. Friday morning, July 17th, we’ve got a 2ft swell from the southwest, but the key is the 18-second period – that’s deep ocean groundswell, mate. It’s got that long, patient energy, and with a southerly wind blowing straight offshore, Ngor Lefts will be clean and glassy. The combined energy is 239 (moderate), and it’s the kind of morning where the lefts just peel forever. This is the best of the whole 16 days. The water’s warm, the wind’s perfect – it’s a beauty.
After that, it’s a rough ride. From Friday afternoon right through the end of July, the wind goes cross, cross-on, or just plain onshore. The swell sticks around, 2ft to 5ft, but the period’s short, often 7 or 8 seconds, so it’s just wind-chop and slop. The energy readings are all over the place, from weak 27 up to a moderate 298 (on July 23rd afternoon), but the wind ruins it. There’s a window on Tuesday morning, July 21st, where the wind’s cross-off and it’s clean, but the 3ft swell with 8 seconds is just ordinary. Not worth the paddle.
We get a tease on Friday, July 24th. The morning has a 4ft swell from the NNW with a 9-second period, and a light cross-off breeze – that’s clean. Combined energy is 243 (moderate). It’s surfable, but it’s not the same quality as that first Friday. Then the afternoon goes glassy, with a 4ft swell, but it’s only got an 8-second period, so it’s flat and fat. The wind’s perfect, but the swell’s just not there.
For the rest of the first week of August, the surf is either weak or blown out. The wind is mostly cross-off, which is a good sign, but the swell’s tiny – 2ft to 3ft – and the energy is low (60 or 58). It’s a long stretch of nothing.
So, the real standout is Friday morning, July 17th. That’s the one to circle. After that, it’s a long wait until maybe the morning of Friday, July 24th, which is okay but not special. The rest of the 16 days? Mostly waiting for a proper swell and a decent wind window. Ngor Lefts is a consistent reef, but it’s being let down by the wind. For a beginner, the swell never gets above 5ft, so it’s safe, but the conditions are so poor most days it’s not worth it. For an expert, the only day with any real energy is that first Friday. Get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 18 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
152 | 83 | 40 | 27 | 173 | 125 | 91 | 68 | 99 | 136 | 117 | 102 | 137 | 144 | 119 | 149 | 116 | 193 | 176 | 238 | 281 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:53AM0.92m | 4:14PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:59AM0.41m | 10:22PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 |
311 | 232 | 207 | 187 | 173 | 125 | 91 | 62 | 48 | 136 | 117 | 102 | 137 | 144 | 119 | 149 | 116 | 21 | 176 | 238 | 281 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 |
87 | 83 | 40 | 166 | 144 | 214 | 180 | 186 | 151 | 145 | 140 | 136 | 127 | 125 | 111 | 78 | 91 | 39 | 30 | 80 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 7 |
152 | 75 | 171 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 38 | 23 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 6 | — | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 3 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 68 | 99 | 15 | 5 | 25 | — | 14 | 24 | 5 | 22 | 193 | — | 37 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 644 | 615 | 625 | 625 | 626 | 612 | 612 | 613 | 644 | 1458 | 612 | 0 | 612 | 612 | 612 | 612 | 644 | 612 | 644 | 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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