Lawrencetown Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of windows that could really fire.

We’re looking at Lawrencetown Left Point, a reef and point setup that’s a bit inconsistent. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.

The first few days are a write-off. Sunday, August 2nd starts with a glassy 3ft of S swell, but the energy is weak (136) and the period is short. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The rest of that week is a real struggle – tiny waves, onshore winds, and poor conditions. You’re looking at a gap of about four days with nothing worth paddling out for.

The first real standout comes on Tuesday, August 4th in the morning. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SSW, and the combined energy hits 530, which is solid. But here’s the catch – the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore, making it lumpy and choppy. That’s expert territory with that size, and the wind is going to mess it up. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

The next window that gets my heart pumping is Wednesday, August 5th, early. We’ve got a clean 4ft from the SSW, with a light 15 km/h cross-offshore breeze from the W. The energy is decent at 194, and the conditions are clean. This is your best bet for the first week – a proper, fun-sized wave with a bit of shape. The crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Things go quiet again for a stretch, with nothing but poor surf and small chop all the way through to the middle of the month. That’s a solid eight-day gap of mediocrity.

Then, looking further out, Monday, August 17th morning is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a 4ft SE swell, but the period is 8 seconds and the energy is strong at 258. The wind is a clean offshore from the NNW at just 10 km/h. It’s a long-range standout, so it’s promising but not locked in yet. The water will still be that bit colder than normal, but the setup looks clean with that offshore breeze.

So, to be honest, the pick of the litter is that Wednesday morning, August 5th for a clean, easy session, and keep an eye on Monday, August 17th for something with a bit more punch if the forecast holds.

Rusty.

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