LHermitage Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s been a tough stretch and it’s going to stay that way for a while. The forecast is showing a whole lot of flat days, especially through the end of July and into the first few days of August. We’re looking at a solid gap of over a week with nothing really worth paddling out for. So if you’ve got the itch, you’re going to need some patience.

The only spot on the menu is L’Hermitage Left, a reef break that’s exposed to the north. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to be ready to wait for the good ones. The water is running at 76°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re sitting there.

Now, let’s get into the specifics. The first sign of anything happening is on the morning of Friday, 25th of July. It’s not much, just a tiny bump. The swell is coming from the NE at 1 ft, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 14. The wind is a light cross-off from the north at 6 mph, so it’s clean, but honestly, the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. By Friday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, but the swell is still tiny and poor.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From Saturday the 26th all the way through to the morning of Thursday the 30th of July, it’s basically flat. There’s no swell energy at all, and the wind is all over the place. It’s a real bummer, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

The first real chance to get wet comes on the afternoon of Thursday the 30th of July. The swell is still only 1 ft from the NE, with a short period of 7 seconds, but the combined energy is a bit better at 12. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 3 mph, so it’s clean. It’s still not great, but it’s something.

The end of the week and into the weekend looks a little more promising. On Friday the 31st of July, we’ve got the same 1 ft NE swell, but the period has bumped up to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is at 24-25. The wind is glassy or light, so the surface will be clean. Still, these are tiny waves, not really a standout.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window is shaping up for the 6th and 7th of August. On the morning of the 6th, we’re looking at 2 ft from the NE with an 8-second period and combined energy of 45, with glassy conditions. By the afternoon, it builds to 3 ft, still NE, period drops to 7 seconds, but the energy jumps to 57, and it’s still glassy. Then on the morning of the 7th, the swell is 3 ft from the NE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 88. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean. The afternoon of the 7th is the only time in the whole forecast that gets a “surfable” rating, with 3 ft NE swell, a 9-second period, and combined energy of 109. The wind is glassy. For a spot that’s been flat for weeks, this is the pick of the bunch. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the most energy we’ve seen, and it’ll be clean.

The 8th of August morning has a little left over, 2 ft from the NE with a 9-second period and energy of 78, and glassy wind, but the onshore kicks in by the afternoon. That’s about it.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The best chance to get a few clean, small waves is on the 7th of August, especially the afternoon. Keep an eye on that window, but don’t expect anything big.

Rusty.

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