Kandui Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s shaping up around Kandui Left. For the first several days, it’s a bit of a struggle with messy conditions, but the second half of the run has some real firepower locked in if you’re patient.

Right now, it’s a mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at 30°, about 1° warmer than the annual usual – not a big shift, just a touch toastier than average for this time of year. Friday the 28th kicks off with some inconsistent 7ft SSW groundswell coming in at a long 16 seconds, so there’s push, but the cross-shore wind has it looking choppy and average at best. That early energy is pretty high, but the quality just isn’t there. The weekend looks flat and messy, with dropping size and moderate cross-shore breezes – not worth getting wet for.

We see a gradual pickup heading into the new week. Monday the 31st has a solid 6ft to 7ft SW swell with a long period, but still, the winds are cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy. Tuesday September 1st shows the biggest size yet at 8ft SW with a period of 17 seconds. That’s a powerful, meaty groundswell, but still let down by the breeze.

The turning point looks to be the morning of Thursday, September 3rd. For the first time, we get a clean session with cross-offshore winds, 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds. The setup is finally lined up and the wave face should be groomed. That’s a decent window for the experienced crew.

Later on, things get really interesting. Thursday, September 10th dawns with glassy conditions – absolutely dead calm – and a solid 5ft SW groundswell with 16-second period. That’s the kind of morning you wait for. But the standout period is September 11th and 12th. Friday the 11th pulls in a serious 8ft SSW swell with 17-second period. The wind goes cross-offshore in the afternoon, cleaning it right up. That is big, powerful, long-period swell – definitely for experts only. Saturday the 12th is an absolute stunner: glassy conditions all morning and afternoon, with a steady 8ft SSW swell and 17-second period. It’s going to be a long-period groundswell, so it’ll unload with real punch. Expect well-shaped, heavy waves with long waits between sets, which makes paddling out a bit easier – but you better be on your game.

Overall, the first week is mostly a write-off. The real action hits from September 10th through 12th. Thursday the 10th and Saturday the 12th are the absolute pick of the run for clean, glassy, powerful surf.
Stay patient, check the tides, and get ready for some serious Kandui Left magic.

- Rusty

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