Surf Forecasts:
The Left surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 7,200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with W 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 (Oct 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Left in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) 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 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 14 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 381 | 194 | 48 | 10 | 33 | 268 | 1363 | 1158 | 1107 | 1170 | 1031 | 807 | 580 | 546 | 808 | 2344 | 2017 | 1985 | 1608 | 1092 | 1325 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:44AM4.99m | 10:55PM5.09m | 11:19AM4.87m | 11:35PM4.89m | 11:59AM4.69m | 00:23AM4.60m | 12:48PM4.44m | 1:27AM4.28m | 1:53PM4.20m | 2:58AM4.03m | 3:22PM4.06m | 4:46AM4.01m | 4:58PM4.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM1.29m | 5:17AM1.19m | 5:34PM1.42m | 5:57AM1.46m | 6:18PM1.62m | 6:43AM1.81m | 7:12PM1.87m | 7:41AM2.19m | 8:24PM2.09m | 9:03AM2.49m | 10:03PM2.14m | 10:49AM2.53m | 11:37PM1.93m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 12 | NNW 10 | E 10 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | N 10 | W 10 | — | — | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 381 | 194 | 48 | 9 | 296 | 268 | 1363 | 1158 | 1107 | 1170 | 1031 | 807 | 580 | 8 | 808 | — | — | 1985 | — | 1092 | 1325 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 14 | N 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 12 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 18 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 26 | 10 | 33 | 7 | 87 | 81 | 33 | 33 | 9 | 13 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 9 | W 9 | NNW 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 12 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 17 | 2 | 9 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | ESE 10 | S 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SSW 4 | W 11 | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 66 | 165 | 293 | 562 | 24 | 269 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 546 | 23 | 2344 | 2017 | — | 1608 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 453 | 678 | 183 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 34 | 28 | 13 | 0 | 1363 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Left 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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