Lawrencetown Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Lawrencetown Left Point.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The surf this week is a mixed bag, and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about for the next few days. The swell is there, but the conditions are a mess. We’ve got a weak, short-period windswell coming from the S and SSE, but the wind is blowing cross-onshore from the S and SSW at 22 to 22 mph, so it’s choppy and lumpy. The water is sitting at a chilly 54°F, which is a whopping 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a stark reminder that this is a big, cold Atlantic swell window. The energy is moderate at best, around 675 (moderate wave energy), but it’s just not clean enough to be worth paddling out. We’ll see a bit of a pulse on Thursday the 23rd around 10ft from the SSW, but at that size, with a 9-second period, it’s a lot of power and the wind is still cross-onshore. For a reef and point like this, it’s just too big and messy – that’s expert territory and not fun.

Friday the 24th morning is a tease. The swell drops to 4ft from the SSW, and we get a shift to a light NE wind at 3 mph, giving us a cross-off shore and clean conditions. The energy is low (336), but for a moment, it looks surfable. But the overall quality is still rated as ordinary, so don’t expect much.

The real standout window is a few days out. Saturday the 26th morning is a true glassy moment. We’ve got a light E wind at 3 mph, glassy conditions, and a small but clean 3ft swell from the SSE. The energy is weak (150), but for a longboard or a funboard, it’ll be a treat. The crowds are ‘sometimes’ an issue here, so you might have a few friends out, but it’s the best call for a quiet, clean session.

Then the second week kicks in. Sunday the 27th morning is another clean one with a light W wind, cross-off, and 3ft from the ESE. Again, small but clean. Not a standout, but a solid option.

Now, we’ve got a real promise for the end of the month. Wednesday the 29th morning is looking good with a 4ft swell from the S, glassy conditions, and a light SE wind. The energy is building to 237, and it’s clean. That’s the best bet for the near term.

But the real heavy hitter is coming on Friday the 31st of July. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S with a 11-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is WNW at 19 mph, which is a strong cross-off shore, giving us clean conditions. The energy is massive at 1130 (strong wave energy). This is a big, powerful swell for point breaks and reefs, and it’s going to be a ripper. The afternoon sees it hold at 8ft from the SSW with a 10-second period and lighter cross-off winds, with energy soaring to 2487. That’s very strong. For experts, this is the session of the forecast. The only caveat is that with such a long period, it might be a bit too lined up for a beach break, but at a point, it’ll be a dream.

After that, the swell fades. Saturday the 1st of August has a 5ft swell from the SSW but with onshore winds, so it’s a no-go. The rest of the run into August is mostly small, weak, and onshore, with energy dropping below 100. It’s a flat spell.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is definitely Friday the 31st of July for the experts, with that big, clean, cross-off groundswell. For the average punter, Wednesday the 29th of July morning is the cleanest, most approachable session. Don’t bother with the rest of the first week.

Rusty.

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