LHermitage Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – it’s going to be a tough stretch.

Right now, we’re looking at a long, quiet spell. The first solid surf recommendation isn’t kicking in until well into the second week. For the first ten days or so, from the 8th of September up through to the 17th, the swell is either too small, non-existent, or the conditions are just poor. There’s a fair bit of glassy mornings in there, but with no real wave energy to work with, it’s a waiting game. The one spot we’ve got to talk about is L’Hermitage Left (L-Hermitage-Left). This is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so when it’s flat, it’s flat. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 76°, which is a nice bonus if you’re in the water.

Things start to look a little more promising around the 18th of September. Into the afternoon, we see a little pulse of NE swell, 2ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is still low (76), but the wind goes glassy from the NNW, so it’s clean. The surf report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and I’d call that a fair shout. It’s not going to be a standout, but it’s the first real chance to get wet.

The 19th of September Saturday afternoon is where the potential picks up. The swell is still small at 2ft, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, giving it a bit more push. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW, which is a major positive for this reef. That light wind and cleaner energy could make for some fun little lines. The combined energy is 94 – still weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen.

The 20th of September Sunday morning is a mixed bag. The swell is again 2ft from the NE with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is 96. But the wind is a light cross from the WNW, which will put a bit of a ripple on the face. It’s surfable, but it won’t be as clean as the Saturday afternoon session.

The real standout in this whole 16-day window looks like the 23rd of September Wednesday afternoon. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SE with a 6-second period – short period, so it’s windswell, but the energy jumps to 105 (moderate). The wind is glassy from the NW, which is about as good as it gets for this spot. It’s not a big swell, but for a break that’s been flat for so long, this is the most promising session on offer. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s clean and rideable.

Overall, it’s a poor outlook for the first 10 days, then a few small windows of opportunity in the second week. The best bet is the 23rd of September Wednesday afternoon. Keep your expectations low, and you might just score a few fun ones.

Rusty.

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