Airport Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our little slice of paradise.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. The first few days, from Sunday the 26th through to the end of July, are a bit of a write-off for a proper session. The swell is either too short-period or the wind is just too strong to make it truly enjoyable. You’ll be fighting the wind more than the wave. We’re looking at a gap of about four days where you’re better off doing something else. The water temp is sitting at a comfortable 80°, which is about spot on for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a steamer to wait for the good stuff.

The real story starts to unfold around Saturday the 1st of August. That morning, Airport Lefts starts to show some real promise. We’ve got a solid 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a period of 16 seconds, which is proper long-period energy. The combined energy is a hefty 1697 (moderate to strong), and the wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That’s a recipe for some clean, peeling lefts. This is a reef break, so it’s gonna handle that long-period swell really well, shaping up some nice lines. The swell is a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the call. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but it’s not a circus.

Now, if you’ve got the experience and the nerve, the standout window is the weekend of the 8th and 9th of August. That’s over a week away, so keep your fingers crossed, but the models are looking tasty. On Saturday the 8th, the afternoon shows an 8ft SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The combined energy is a whopping 4628 (very strong wave energy). This is expert territory. It’s going to be big, powerful, and pulling a lot of water. The wind stays cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is not a day for the faint of heart. The Sunday the 9th holds similar size and energy, just a tick shorter period at 16 seconds. If you can handle this size, it’s going to be a session to remember.

So, the pick of the bunch is really the first week of August at Airport Lefts. The Saturday morning the 1st is the safest bet for a good, solid session without it being a death wish. Hold onto your boards.

Rusty.

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