LHermitage Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the 16-day window for L’Hermitage Left.

Honestly, I’m a bit bummed to tell you this, but the outlook is a tough one. For the first two weeks of the forecast, there’s almost nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and most of the time the conditions are just poor. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, or near-flat, days from the start through to the middle of the month.

The only real glimpse of something happening comes on Monday, 14th September in the afternoon. That’s when we finally see a bump of swell – 5ft from the SSE, with a combined energy of 184 (moderate energy). The winds go glassy, which is a huge plus, so it’ll be clean. But with a period of 6 seconds, it’s a short-period wind swell, so it won’t have much push or shape. At 5ft, it’s getting a bit big for beginners, but it’s not an expert-only wave. It’s surfable, but the conditions are described as “very ordinary,” so don’t expect a classic.

After that, the energy drops back to near nothing again. There’s a small pulse on Saturday, 19th September in the morning – 2ft from the NE, period 10 seconds, and a combined energy of 106 (moderate). The winds are glassy, so it’ll be clean. But the swell is still on the small side, and the direction (NE) is off the optimum for this break, which likes N. It’s a reef, and it’s inconsistent, so you’d be rolling the dice.

The water temperature is sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Overall, it’s a pretty barren run. This area really only has this one break on offer, and it’s not cooperating. A blank run like this is more normal here, so don’t shoot the messenger. There’s no standout session in the whole 16 days. The best bet, if you’re desperate, is that Monday afternoon on the 14th, but keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

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