Airport Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got cookin’ for Airport Lefts. It’s a reef setup we’re talking about, and it’s looking like a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s a proper gem waiting out there at the very end of the forecast.

The water’s sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no worries there. The early part of the run is a bit touch and go. We’ve got some fun, clean waves in the 7ft range, coming from the SSW with a solid 14-16 second period. The wind is a steady cross-off breeze, which will keep the faces reasonably tidy, but the vibe is a bit “marginal” and the energy is only moderate at best. It’s surfable, for sure, but it’s not gonna have you calling in sick for work.

The swell direction is sitting right in that SSW sweet spot for this break, which is a positive. But the consistency is a real issue here. Airport Lefts is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets. The first few days, Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, are going to be about picking off the better ones. By Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th, the swell pulses a bit, touching 8ft plus with a period of 16 seconds, and the energy starts climbing. That’s more like it, and the conditions are still clean.

There’s a bit of a lull over the weekend of the 12th and 13th, with the swell dropping back to 5-6ft before it picks up again. Then we get a slow, steady grind through the middle of the week. Nothing too crazy, just clean, consistent cross-off conditions and waves in the 5-7ft range.

Now, the standout. Mark your calendars for Tuesday the 22nd. This is the one. The swell is forecast to jump to a solid 10ft to 12ft from the SSW, with a long-period groundswell of 19 to 20 seconds. The energy reading is off the charts – strong to very strong. This is a line-up that will be holding some serious power. The wind stays light and offshore, which should make for some glassy, perfect reeling reef waves. This is expert territory, no question – anything over 8ft is only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The long period and size on a reef setup like this is going to be a spectacle. That morning looks exceptional, with a light breeze and a 10ft swell, but the afternoon steps it up even more. This is the one to plan for, though with a 16-day lead, don’t book your flight yet – it’s promising, but we’ll have a better idea as it gets closer.

The couple of days before that, the 19th and 20th of September, also look pretty solid, with 8-8ft SSW swells and the energy building. Those will be a good warm-up. So, get the big board ready for the 22nd, and you’ll be able to scratch that itch on the weekend before.

Rusty out.

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