Irmas/Leftpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s get into it. I’m looking at the 16-day window for Irmas/Leftpoint, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The whole period is dominated by messy, cross-shore winds that just won’t let up, and the swell is mostly short-period, wind-affected stuff. There’s a real gap here with nothing worthwhile on offer.

The first few days show a building swell, but it’s all poor. Friday the 14th has a 8ft to 8ft ENE swell with a short 8-second period, but that 22 to 25 mph cross-shore wind is just ruining it. The wave energy is already strong at 1051 to 1219, but it’s lumpy and cross-chop. By Saturday the 15th, the swell jumps to 12ft from the E, and the energy is pumping at 2140 to 2360, but it’s a near gale crossing. That’s only for experts, and the wind is a disaster. Sunday the 16th keeps the 12ft from the E, but with risk of t-storms and a cross-on breeze, it’s a mess.

We don’t get any real let-up until the middle of the week, but even then, the swell drops off fast. By Monday the 18th, the swell is 5ft with a 7-second period, and the energy is only 367. It’s still cross-shore and lumpy. A bit of a lull sets in, with tiny 2ft to 3ft swells around the 20th and 21st, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, so it’s all choppy and blown out. The wave energy sinks to 82 to 226, which is weak.

Then around the 27th and 28th of August, we see a bit of a pulse again. The swell picks up to 8ft from the ENE with an 8 to 10-second period, and the energy climbs back to 1055 to 1339. But the wind is still a strong 25 mph cross-shore. It’s messy and lumpy. The 28th afternoon shows a marginal improvement with a 1/10 score, but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy. There’s just no clean, glassy window here.

The break itself is a reef setup, exposed to ESE swells, which is the direction we’re seeing, but it’s fairly consistent. The crowds are sometimes a problem, but with this wind, I doubt many will be out. The water temperature doesn’t show any anomaly, so it’s about average for the time of year.

So, to be blunt, there are no standout days in this 16-day outlook. The winds are relentless, and the swell is either too big and messy or too small and weak. The only real positive is that the break is fairly consistent, so it’s not a surprise when the conditions are poor. If you’re looking at the 27th and 28th, the swell is there, but it’s a cross-shore mess. For now, I’d say it’s more of a kite-surfing setup with that strong, consistent cross-wind, rather than a paddle session. The wait continues.

Rusty.

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