
Surf Forecasts:
Valley Left surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, NNW swell with 6,870 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 22 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Valley Left this week:
The surf forecast for Valley Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Valley Left in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Valley Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 15 | N 12 | N 11 | NW 8 | N 9 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | SSW 7 | NNW 10 | SSW 8 | NNW 13 |
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57 | 49 | 41 | 18 | 17 | 42 | 42 | 62 | 53 | 90 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:28PM3.07m | 5:47AM3.25m | 6:03PM2.99m | 6:19AM3.23m | 6:37PM2.87m | 6:52AM3.16m | 7:12PM2.72m | 7:27AM3.04m | 7:48PM2.54m | 8:06AM2.90m | 8:28PM2.35m | 8:50AM2.75m | 9:17PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18AM0.34m | 11:27PM0.29m | 11:53AM0.34m | 11:58PM0.38m | 12:27PM0.40m | 00:30AM0.49m | 1:03PM0.51m | 1:02AM0.62m | 1:41PM0.66m | 1:36AM0.76m | 2:23PM0.83m | 2:13AM0.91m | 3:14PM0.99m | 2:57AM1.06m | |||||||
7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | |
— | 4:51 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | WSW 12 |
113 | 265 | 486 | 367 | 343 | 642 | 549 | 264 | 101 | 67 | 38 | 827 | 449 | 234 | 133 | 55 | 69 | 49 | 616 | 212 | 967 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 7 | N 9 | NNW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | W 16 | WSW 14 | NW 10 |
57 | 49 | 41 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 22 | 49 | 22 | 26 | 43 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 46 | 73 | 35 | 12 | 21 | 218 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | N 11 | SW 18 | N 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 7 | NW 16 | — | W 16 | NW 8 | SSW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | W 12 | NNW 10 | W 11 | NNW 13 |
6 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 41 | 2 | 9 | — | 5 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 61 | 165 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SE 6 | — | — |
4 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 42 | 42 | 62 | 53 | 90 | 208 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 41 | 171 | 373 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 93 | 93 | 164 | 138 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 209 | 111 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 138 | 612 | 138 | 59 | 32 |
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Information about the Valley Left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Valley Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Valley Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Valley 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 (Valley 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 Valley 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.










