Kandui Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid run of swell lining up for Kandui Left. This is a classic reef setup, and it’s exposed to the SW, so when that direction lights up, this place can really fire. The water is sitting at 85°F right now, which is about 1°F warmer than average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary, just your usual tropical warmth.

We kick things off on Thursday, 3rd September, but don’t get too excited yet. The swell is 5ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore from the SE at 9 mph, and it’s bringing a bit of chop. The combined energy is pumping at 1097, but the conditions are messy, so it’s not the day to paddle out. Friday morning, 4th September, sees a slight drop in size to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind goes light and cross-off from the ESE at 6 mph, cleaning things right up. That’s a window of clean surf, but the energy’s down to 697, so it’s on the weaker side. Saturday and Sunday, 5th and 6th September, are a write-off with strengthening cross-shore winds and lumpy chop, despite the swell holding around 4ft to 5ft.

The real standout comes on Saturday, 12th September. The morning brings 5ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the east at 6 mph, giving us clean, glassy conditions. The energy is solid at 1318, and the afternoon pushes it further with 4ft from the SW, a 19-second period, and a massive 2243 energy reading. That’s groundswell with serious push, and the light cross-off breeze keeps it smooth. This is the best window of the whole run—long walls, clean faces, and plenty of power. It’s not for beginners though, as the size is over 5ft, and with that long period, it’ll be barrelling on the reef. Crowds are always a factor here, so expect company.

Tuesday, 15th September, is another cracker, especially the morning. The swell is 7ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind is dead calm, glassy. The energy is 2266, and it’s clean perfection. This is for experienced surfers only—over 8ft on the afternoon, so it gets big. The following days, Wednesday 16th through Friday 18th September, keep the momentum going with clean, glassy conditions and solid SW groundswell around 6ft to 7ft. The winds go light and offshore, then glassy, and the energy stays high, between 1452 and 2638. These are expert-level waves, but if you’re up for it, the setup is world-class.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a wash with messy winds, but Saturday 12th September is the absolute standout, with Tuesday 15th and the cleaner days after that running a close second. That’s the call for Kandui Left—get in the water when it’s clean, and you’ll be rewarded.

Rusty.

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