Kandui Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days: Kandui Left. It’s a reef setup that loves swell from the southwest, and that’s exactly what’s on the cards. The water’s sitting at 85.3°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

There’s no surf worth talking about until Thursday morning the 3rd of September, and even then it’s a bit average. Thursday morning sees 4.9ft of SW groundswell with a period of 14 seconds, but the wind’s a cross sea breeze at 9 mph, so expect a little chop. The combined energy is strong (1091). Thursday arvo’s a write-off: same height, but a cross-onshore at 6 mph makes it messy.

Friday the 4th is where we start seeing a glimmer. The morning has 4.3ft of SSW swell (13-second period) with a clean cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph – that’s the first decent window. Energy’s moderate (726). Friday arvo the wind turns cross-on, so the morning’s the go.

Saturday the 5th is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to 4.3ft in the morning and 3.6ft in the arvo, both with a very long 17-second period from the SSW. That long period means the wave shape should be nice and lined up, but the cross-shore wind (9 mph) keeps it from being glassy. Energy is strong (1112 morning, 1089 arvo). It’s surfable but not a standout.

Sunday the 6th gets blown out. 4.6ft swell in the morning with a moderate cross-shore at 16 mph – lumpy. Arvo sees the swell drop to 2.6ft but the wind howls at 19 mph from the SSE. Not worth paddling out. Energy is very strong (1579) but ugly.

Monday the 7th is poor. 4.3ft swell with a cross-shore at 16 mph in the morning, and the arvo turns worse with a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph – choppy as hell. Energy stays strong (1122, 1130).

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell at 4.3ft in the morning with a very long 18-second period from the SSW. Wind is a gentle cross-shore at 9 mph – okay but not stellar. The arvo has 3.3ft with the same long period (18 seconds) and nearly glassy conditions (3 mph cross-shore). The energy jumps to very strong (2116 arvo). It’s a chance if you’re keen, but the tide might be a factor.

Now, Wednesday the 9th of September – that’s a proper highlight. Morning brings 4.9ft of SSW groundswell (15 seconds) with a clean cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph. Energy is strong (1477). The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers. This is one of the best on offer. The wind stays clean, so the reef should be working nicely.

Thursday the 10th is another standout. Morning: 5.2ft of SSW swell (16 seconds) with glassy conditions – wind is just 3 mph from the ESE, dead glass. Energy is very strong (1739). This is the best session of the whole run. Absolutely pristine conditions for that reef. Get on it early.

Friday the 11th also looks excellent in the morning: 5.6ft of SSW groundswell (16 seconds) with a cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. Clean and punchy. Energy very strong (1705). The arvo gets a cross-onshore, so stick to the morning.

Saturday the 12th has 4.6ft of SW swell (14 seconds) in the morning with a clean cross-offshore at 12 mph, but the real gem is the afternoon:

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