Irmas/Leftpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Irmas/Leftpoint.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a persistent ENE wind blowing hard, mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, and it’s making a mess of things. The swell is on the small side and the period is short, so the wave quality is just not there. The water temp is sitting at 27°C, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.

We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions from Monday afternoon the 31st right through to the end of the first week of September. The wind is a fresh to strong breeze, and the surf is lumpy and cross-chop. It’s not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 5th of September. The swell picks up to about 8ft from the ENE, and the period stretches out to 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy jumps up to strong (2727), but the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.

Then, on Monday the 7th of September, things get interesting. We’ve got an 8ft ENE swell with a 12-second period, but the wind swings around to a light N breeze, going cross-offshore. That’s a game-changer – the report says “clean”. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The energy is high (2541), and with that offshore wind, Irmas/Leftpoint should be offering up some nice, lined-up waves. It’s a reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, so expect some good ones. Be aware that it does get crowded sometimes, so you’ll want to be early.

After that, the week of the 8th sees a drop in size and quality. The wind stays messy for the most part, and the swell goes back to being short-period and weak. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday afternoon the 8th with a 3ft SSW 14-second groundswell and light wind, but it’s small and cross-onshore, so it’s not really a goer.

The second week, from the 11th through the 15th, is a write-off. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind is onshore or cross-shore. It’s just not happening. The energy drops to weak (248-416), and it’s all poor surf conditions. Honestly, you’re better off doing something else.

So, to wrap it up: the run-up to the 7th of September is a long wait, but that Monday afternoon with the offshore wind and solid groundswell is your best bet. Keep an eye on that one.

Rusty.

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