Surf Forecasts:
Tandjung-Lefts surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,066 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tandjung-Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for Tandjung-Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tandjung-Lefts in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tandjung-Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down Tandjung-Lefts. It’s a tough outlook for the most part, with a big run of poor conditions before a solid finish.
We start on Friday 28 August with a 8ft SSW groundswell, a long 16-second period, and huge energy (3043). The wind is cross-on from the SE at 9 mph, so it’s choppy. That’s a lot of power, but it’s messy. For advanced surfers only at that size. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
Friday afternoon is a touch better, with the swell easing to 7ft and the wind going cross-shore, but still a bit of chop. Marginal at best.
Saturday 29 August morning has the swell dropping to 6ft, with a light cross-shore wind. The energy is moderate (1382), and the period is a long 15 seconds. It’s a little cleaner, but still not great. The afternoon goes downhill.
From Sunday 30 August through Saturday 5 September, it’s a long, poor stretch. Swell hangs around between 4ft and 6ft, but the wind stays cross-on and moderate, making everything choppy. The energy drops off, and the conditions are poor for days. Nothing worth paddling out for.
Sunday 6 September and Monday 7 September are more of the same: moderate swell but cross-on wind. Tuesday 8 September morning has the lightest wind of the run at 6 mph, but it’s still cross-on, so only a little ripple on the surface.
The real standout comes at the end. Thursday 10 September afternoon shows a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and strong energy (2097). Still cross-on, but the period gives it some punch.
But the best is Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September. Friday morning: 8ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, huge energy (2950), and wind at 9 mph cross-on. Saturday 12 September morning tops it all: 8ft SSW, 18-second period, and a massive 4604 combined energy. That’s the biggest and most powerful swell of the entire forecast. The wind is lighter (9 mph SE), still cross-on, but for the advanced crew, that is the session to aim for. That kind of long-period groundswell really works on a reef like this. The water temp is average, so no surprises there.
For beginners, that 8ft is expert-only. The crowd at Tandjung-Lefts can be busy sometimes, especially on the good days.
In short, don’t bother for the first week and a half. The real highlight is Saturday 12 September morning. That’s the one to mark on your calendar. Everything else is poor to marginal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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2357 | 3005 | 2479 | 1957 | 1374 | 1204 | 799 | 615 | 606 | 578 | 928 | 1231 | 1683 | 2222 | 1821 | 1910 | 1614 | 1575 | 1141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:34PM2.10m | 10:17AM2.41m | 10:55PM2.27m | 10:48AM2.48m | 11:16PM2.43m | 11:18AM2.49m | 11:39PM2.55m | 11:48AM2.44m | 00:03AM2.62m | 12:18PM2.33m | 00:29AM2.64m | 12:50PM2.16m | 00:58AM2.61m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:14AM0.72m | 4:41PM0.25m | 4:44AM0.55m | 5:04PM0.21m | 5:14AM0.40m | 5:27PM0.21m | 5:45AM0.29m | 5:50PM0.25m | 6:17AM0.24m | 6:14PM0.32m | 6:51AM0.25m | 6:39PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
2357 | 3005 | 2479 | 1957 | 1374 | 1204 | 799 | 615 | 606 | 365 | 928 | 1231 | 1683 | 2222 | 1821 | 1910 | 1614 | 1575 | 1141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 26 | SE 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SE 6 | SE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
418 | 38 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 26 | 180 | 253 | 578 | 274 | 204 | 39 | 35 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | 54 | 180 | 256 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 138 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 34 | 51 | 27 | 49 | — | 18 | 25 | — | — | 73 | 46 | 58 | 87 | 84 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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Information about the Tandjung-Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tandjung-Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tandjung-Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tandjung-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 (Tandjung-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 Tandjung-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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