Surf Forecasts:
The Left surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Left this week:
The surf forecast for The Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Left in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s dig into what’s coming up for The Left over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so we need to be patient.
The opening days are a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a bit of NW windswell around, but it’s messy, cross-on, and short period – just not worth paddling out for. Thursday morning the 6th has a 5ft swell from the NNW, but with a 7-second period and a 15 mph cross-on breeze, it’s chopped up and poor. That theme continues through most of the first week. The water is running at 56°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes late on Friday the 7th. The wind swings offshore from the SSW, and the swell jumps to 7ft from the W. The combined energy is moderate (668), but the period is still short (8 seconds). It’s going to be big and a bit raw. By Saturday morning the 8th, the swell peaks at 8ft from the W, but the wind is howling at 28 mph, making it a real chore. For a point break like The Left, that much wind is a no-go for a clean session. The wave energy ramps up to strong (963), but it’s not going to be pretty.
The standout window is shaping up for the 20th of August. Thursday morning the 20th brings a solid 4ft swell from the W with a 10-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, meaning it will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (348), and the conditions are finally looking good. This is the one to circle. The swell direction from the W is a nice match for The Left’s optimum NW exposure, and with offshore winds, this point will be turning out some proper, well-shaped lines. It’s a point break, so that longer period will wrap in nicely, giving you clean, long rides. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so expect company.
The rest of the period is pretty lean. There’s a small window around Thursday the 13th, but the wind and swell combo just doesn’t line up. We’ve got a lot of days with poor surf conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for the second week. Keep your eyes on the 20th – that’s the one that’s worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 11 | N 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 70 | 22 | 59 | 655 | 665 | 940 | 1122 | 407 | 526 | 601 | 308 | 263 | 283 | 165 | 107 | 86 | 45 | 29 | 57 | 228 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:44PM4.17m | 3:01AM4.28m | 3:55PM4.11m | 4:23AM4.15m | 5:15PM4.16m | 5:55AM4.19m | 6:32PM4.36m | 7:16AM4.39m | 7:36PM4.63m | 8:20AM4.63m | 8:30PM4.91m | 9:12AM4.84m | 9:16PM5.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:50PM2.27m | 9:36AM2.09m | 10:15PM2.33m | 11:01AM2.17m | 11:47PM2.18m | 12:22PM2.08m | 1:01AM1.85m | 1:26PM1.88m | 1:59AM1.47m | 2:19PM1.67m | 2:49AM1.13m | 3:05PM1.49m | 3:34AM0.89m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | N 7 | W 5 | W 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 11 | N 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 70 | 20 | 59 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 28 | 25 | 43 | 308 | 263 | 283 | 165 | 107 | 86 | 45 | 29 | 57 | 228 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | W 10 | N 7 | W 10 | NNE 10 | N 11 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | NNW 12 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | ESE 6 | N 8 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 14 | 60 | 108 | 61 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 29 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | W 10 | NNE 7 | — | N 11 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | N 9 | NW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 8 | N 14 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 106 | 51 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 33 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 5 | — | SSW 4 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | S 3 | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 180 | 20 | — | 10 | 655 | 665 | 940 | 1122 | 407 | 526 | 601 | 304 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 148 | 7 | 345 | 345 | 7 | 418 | 412 | 34 | 63 | 87 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Left 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 (The Left) 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).
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