LHermitage Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at L’Hermitage Left over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a write-off. We’re looking at a solid stretch of nothingness from the get-go, with a total flat spell that lasts all the way through Wednesday the 23rd of July. The energy is just not there for a paddle.

On Thursday the 24th of July, we start to see a tiny pulse appear, but it’s a sad little 1ft from the NE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 14 (weak), and the wind is light cross-shore, creating some ripples. It’s still listed as poor surf conditions. Not worth getting wet for.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th isn’t much better. We’ve got a tiny 0.7ft swell from the ENE, but the wind on Saturday afternoon swings cross-onshore, making it choppy. Sunday brings stronger 15-20 km/h cross-onshore winds, so it’s just messy. Still nothing doing.

The first real sign of life comes right at the end of the month. On Friday the 31st of July, the afternoon session shows a 1ft NE swell with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy finally bumps up to 70 (still weak). The wind goes glassy, and the report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s a tiny, weak wave, but at least it’s clean. If you’re desperate for a float, you could paddle out, but don’t expect any power.

That same pattern – small, clean, weak – carries into the first few days of August. Monday the 3rd of August afternoon sees a 2ft NE swell with an 8-second period, combined energy of 67 (weak), and glassy conditions. Again, it’s surfable, but very ordinary. The best of the bunch looks to be Tuesday the 4th of August morning: a 2ft NE swell, 10-second period, a combined energy of 74 (still weak), and absolutely glassy conditions. The wind is calm, the water is clean.

Even though the combined energy never gets strong, the standout moment in this whole forecast is that Tuesday the 4th of August morning session. It’s the cleanest, most consistent little wave we’ll see. The swell direction from the NE is offshore for this spot, which is a major positive. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

This is a reef break that is inconsistent, so the fact it’s even showing a pulse is notable. It’s a tiny wave, so it’s perfectly fine for beginners, but the long 10-second period might make it a bit tricky for the absolute newest surfer. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might not have it to yourself, but with conditions this mediocre, it shouldn’t be a zoo.

Overall, don’t get your hopes up. The first week is a total bust. The second week offers a few days of clean, but very small, waves. If you’re a true die-hard, the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August is your best bet for a glassy, waist-high-ish ride.

Rusty.

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