Airport Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, same spot, different units.

We’re looking at a quiet two weeks, mostly. Only break in the game is Airport Lefts, and it’s not exactly pumping. The whole run is littered with "marginal surf" warnings. The first week is small to medium and cross-off. Water temp is about 80°F, normal for the season.

Starting on Thursday the 23rd through the weekend, we’ve got waves from 3 ft to 5 ft from the SSW. Period is long – 14 to 17 seconds – so it’s a proper groundswell, which is good for shape, but this reef is inconsistent so expect to wait. The wind is a moderate to fresh breeze, blowing cross-off, keeping the face clean but textured. The best of this early period is Saturday morning the 25th with 5 ft and a 15-second period. Combined energy is moderate (1123). Still, it’s nothing to write home about.

Sunday the 26th sees a jump in size to 7 ft to 8 ft from the SE with a shorter 9-10 second period. That shorter period makes for weaker, more closed-out waves on this reef. It’s bigger but not better. The cross-off wind is still fresh, and rain showers keep it raw.

From Monday the 27th through the end of July, it’s a slog. Wave heights drop between 3 ft and 5 ft. A couple of moments shine – Thursday the 30th has glassy offshore wind with a 4 ft groundswell, and Friday the 31st has 5 ft at 17 seconds. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might luck out with solitude.

The highlight of the whole forecast hits on Tuesday the 4th. We’re talking a 8 ft to 8 ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-17 second period. The combined energy is enormous at 3369. This is powerful, long-period juice. For a reef break like this, it’s a dream for experts. Anything over 8 ft is for pros, and this is right there. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so the waves will be clean. If you’re competent, Tuesday morning the 4th is the day.

Wednesday the 5th keeps the quality going with 7 ft and a 15-second period, paired with a gentle 9 mph breeze from the SSE – the cleanest wind of the whole outlook. That’s another standout for the experienced surfer. The rest of the window holds 5 ft to 7 ft waves with decent 14-15 second periods. The last day, Friday the 7th, shows a 5 ft swell with an extra long 20-second period – very long lulls and steep take-offs.

Beginners should look at the first weekend of August, but be careful when the waves push past 5 ft.

Rusty.

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