Ouano Lefts Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.86° S 165.72° E

Ouano Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ouano Lefts sea temperature is
23.3° C
0.3° 

Ouano Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ouano Lefts surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,039 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ouano Lefts this week:

The surf forecast for Ouano Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ouano Lefts in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.2
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
274
295
151
151
148
79
76
43
71
113
255
283
612
682
458
335
371
534
370
261
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
SSE
10
SE
10
ENE
5
SSE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
SE
25
SE
10
ENE
10
SE
30
SE
10
E
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:10AM1.00m
6:50PM1.26m
6:14AM1.01m
7:42PM1.35m
7:11AM1.04m
8:29PM1.41m
8:03AM1.07m
9:13PM1.45m
8:52AM1.09m
9:55PM1.45m
9:40AM1.09m
10:34PM1.41m
10:29AM1.08m
Low Tide
11:50PM0.56m
11:48AM0.09m
00:58AM0.51m
12:44PM0.02m
1:55AM0.46m
1:35PM-0.03m
2:44AM0.41m
2:24PM-0.05m
3:30AM0.37m
3:09PM-0.03m
4:13AM0.33m
3:53PM0.03m
4:54AM0.31m
4:36PM0.12m
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6:35
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6:35
6:35
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5:29
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
 mm
3
1
Temp °C
20
20
20
21
21
22
22
21
23
21
21
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20
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20
21
Feels °C
19
20
19
20
21
20
20
20
19
18
20
17
19
19
21
21
21
20
21
18
18
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Information about the Ouano Lefts Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ouano Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ouano Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ouano 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 (Ouano 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 Ouano 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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