Surf spot

Big Left

Forecast conditions and map view for Big Left in Australia, VIC, Melbourne East. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, VIC, Melbourne East
Coordinates: -38.4851, 145.0101

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	1.2	0.8	0.9	1.2	1.8	2.2	2.4	2.5	3	3.1	3.1	3	3	2.9	3	2.9	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.3	2.1	2.1	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1
Wave direction	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	11.3	10.8	10.8	11.1	11.1	11.1	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.4	10.1	10	9.7	7.1	5	10	9.3	10.3	10.7	11.3	11.5	11.2	10.6	10.3	10.3	10.5	10.7	11.1	10.8	10.9	11.3	11.3	10.8	10.6	10.3	9.9	9.7	9.4	9.4	9.4	9.3	9.6	9.3	9.7	9.2	8.8	8.2	8.1	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.6	9.5	9.4	9.4
Wave energy (kJ)	595	622	562	465	413	375	360	313	289	257	236	188	169	114	75	72	116	151	286	758	1248	1549	1543	2050	2092	2019	1985	2033	2072	2052	1944	1764	1582	1344	1168	981	840	723	618	547	499	427	415	329	338	252	192	129	126	305	296	290	280	260	240	224
Wind speed (km/h)	11.6	16.6	21.6	24	25.4	22.3	13.6	9.9	17.6	19.8	16.4	12.6	10.2	10.8	5.1	10.7	17.9	23.5	18.7	21.5	29.1	29.1	27	24.7	22.6	21.3	20.2	19.5	20.2	18.8	14.5	13.4	10.5	9.7	8.7	10.5	12	11.3	6.5	3.6	6.1	10.4	10.2	15.7	13.8	13.9	13.4	17.9	16.4	18.6	21.6	23.1	19.4	20.1	21.6	24.6
Wind direction	NNECross-off	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	SSWCross-on	WCross-off	NWOffshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWGlassy	NNWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore

Big Left is a surf spot in Melbourne’s east coast region of Victoria, Australia, known for producing a left-hand wave—as the name suggests. It’s generally regarded as a more exposed ocean break that can offer solid, punchy surf when the right swell lines up.

Quick description

Wave type: Left-hand break
Location: VIC, Melbourne East
Best for: Surfers looking for a defined left that can deliver stronger, more powerful rides
Conditions: Typically works best with a good swell and favorable wind direction

What it’s like

Big Left is usually the kind of spot that appeals to surfers who want a wave with some shape and push rather than a mellow, forgiving ride. Depending on the sandbanks and swell direction, it can range from clean and fun to fast and powerful.

Things to know

Conditions can change a lot with sand movement
It may be best suited to intermediate and advanced surfers
Like many Victorian ocean breaks, it can be cold, exposed, and serious when larger