LHermitage Left Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.06° S 55.22° E

LHermitage Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's LHermitage Left sea temperature is
24.9° C
2.0° 

LHermitage Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


LHermitage Left surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for LHermitage Left this week:

The surf forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at LHermitage Left in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 8th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 8th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for us.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with ya – this stretch is a bit of a bummer. We’re lookin’ at a long, flat run with nothing really worth paddlin’ out for until maybe the very end. The only spot on the menu is LHermitage Left, a tricky little reef setup that’s inconsistent and for advanced crew only. It’s exposed to the north, which is what we need, but the swell just isn’t showin’ up in any meaningful way for most of the sixteen days.

Water temp is sittin’ at 77°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Feels nice, but it won’t make up for the lack of waves.

The first real chance of a surf comes late on Friday the 7th of August, but it’s weak. We’re lookin’ at a tiny 2 ft NE swell with a short period of 6 seconds, and cross-shore wind messin’ with the surface. Wave energy is low, only 40. Honestly, it’s poor surf conditions and not worth gettin’ excited about.

Saturday the 8th of August is the only time this whole outlook that could give you a half-decent paddle. The morning and afternoon both have glassy conditions – dead calm wind from the SSW and SW, which is a massive plus for clean faces. Swell is still small though, only 2 ft from the NE, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, so there’s a bit more push to ’em. The combined energy sits at 73 in the morning and 76 in the arvo – that’s weak to moderate, but for this break, in this window, it’s the best you’re gonna get. The waves are surfable, but conditions are very ordinary. If you’re an advanced surfer and you’re desperate, this is the session. Expect it to be inconsistent, like usual for this spot.

From Sunday the 9th all the way through to Thursday the 20th of August, it’s pretty much dead. Swell heights drop to 1 ft or less, periods are a mix of short, and even when it’s glassy, there’s just no energy. The combined energy readings are mostly in the teens, twenties, and thirties – real weak stuff. A few days show no swell at all. It’s a proper drought.

Around Thursday the 21st and Friday the 22nd of August, we start seein’ tiny signs of life. Friday the 22nd morning has a 2 ft NE swell with a 10-second period, glassy conditions, and energy up to 59. Still small and inconsistent, but at least it’s glass. The afternoon holds 2 ft from the NE, though the period drops to 7 seconds and energy is 47. Still classified as poor surf conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the one standout, if you can even call it that, is Saturday the 8th of August. Glassy, a little push from a longer period, and the most energy we see. But it’s tiny, inconsistent, and for experts only. The rest is a long, flat wait. That’s just how this spot goes sometimes – when it’s out, it’s out. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d keep the board in the car and the leash dry.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
11
0.5
NE
11
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
12
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
13
0.4
NE
13
0.3
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
57
22
77
45
18
40
23
25
23
33
62
87
11
15
17
42
28
13
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
S
0
S
0
E
0
WSW
5
SW
5
S
10
S
5
SSW
5
S
0
SSW
5
NNW
0
ESE
5
NW
5
NW
10
SSE
0
SW
15
S
5
SSE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:46AM0.40m
9:54PM0.45m
11:38AM0.46m
10:58PM0.50m
12:19PM0.51m
11:46PM0.55m
12:56PM0.54m
00:28AM0.59m
1:30PM0.56m
1:06AM0.61m
2:01PM0.57m
1:41AM0.60m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.16m
4:00PM0.27m
4:49AM0.09m
5:05PM0.23m
5:38AM0.03m
5:52PM0.20m
6:20AM-0.01m
6:31PM0.17m
6:58AM-0.03m
7:07PM0.15m
7:33AM-0.02m
7:42PM0.14m
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6:47
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6:01
6:02
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1
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Temp °C
23
23
23
22
24
23
23
24
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
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23
22
Feels °C
25
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24
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25
23
23
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Information about the LHermitage Left Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for LHermitage Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at LHermitage Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our LHermitage Left surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (LHermitage Left) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for LHermitage Left may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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