Airport Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, strap in. We’ve got a solid run of SSW groundswell lining up for Airport Lefts, a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the south-west. The wait is over – there’s surf from the get-go this Sunday morning, August 2nd.

The water temperature is running about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about on that front.

Sunday, August 2nd kicks things off with a clean 7 ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, which will keep the surface tidy. The combined wave energy is moderate (2240), and the sets will have plenty of punch. It’s a great start, but the tide might be a bit tricky. This is a reef break, so that long period (over 15 seconds) will wrap in nicely here, better than it would on a beach break.

Monday, August 3rd is looking like a standout. The swell drops slightly to 6 ft from the SSW, but the period is still a solid 15 seconds. The wind turns offshore in the afternoon from the ESE at 12 mph, giving us clean, groomed faces. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and the energy is still moderate (1467). This is a proper session for the crew that knows the reef.

Tuesday, August 4th through Wednesday, August 5th sees the swell holding around 5 ft to 6 ft, with cross-off winds. It’s surfable, but not the pick of the window. The energy is a bit lower (1215-1331).

Thursday, August 6th the swell bumps back up to 7 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period. The morning has a clean offshore wind from the ESE at 16 mph. The energy is strong (2532). This is pushing into the experienced surfer zone.

Friday, August 7th is the big one. We’re looking at 8 ft of SSW swell, with a 17-second period and a clean offshore ESE wind at 16 mph in the morning. The energy is very strong (3591). This is a heavy, powerful groundswell and only for the experts. The crowd situation can be busy, so get your pick of the peak early.

Saturday, August 8th holds the size at 8 ft, but the wind is cross-off all day, so it’s still big but a little less clean than Friday.

Sunday, August 9th the swell backs off to 7 ft, but the wind picks up to 19 mph from the SE with rain showers. The quality drops and the energy is still strong (2447). This is a day to maybe sit out or check the forecast again.

Monday, August 10th sees a new pulse of energy. The swell is 7 ft in the morning, building to 8 ft in the afternoon from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. The wind is a cross-off 12 mph. The energy is very strong (4687). This is another big one, with ripping lines.

Tuesday, August 11th is the other big standout. The swell hits 10 ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The wind is a lighter cross-off from the SSE at 9 mph. The energy is very strong (4744), and the afternoon is described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious, heavy day. Only for the experts.

Wednesday, August 12th through Sunday, August 16th the swell drops back to the 5 ft to 7 ft range, with mostly cross-off winds. The energy is moderate to strong (1239-2317). It’s surfable, but nothing to get too excited about. The last day, Monday, August 17th rolls in with a 5 ft SW swell and a 14-second period, wrapping up the run.

The Bottom Line: The clear standouts are the Monday, August 3rd session for the clean, offshore conditions at a solid size, and the Tuesday, August 11th for the raw power of the 3.0m swell. Both are for experienced crew only. The first week is where the best action is. The second week has surf, but it’s more of a waiting game with smaller, cleaner waves.

Rusty, signing off.

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