Lawrencetown Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The 16-day window kicks off with a bit of a wait. Thursday afternoon is a mess – heavy rain, cross-on wind, and a lumpy, chaotic 5ft swell that’s just not fun. The water is a freezing 54°F with a massive anomaly of -5°F, which is way colder than usual for this time of year. You’ll want a thick hood.

The first real glimmer of hope comes Friday morning, July 24th. We’ve got a clean 5ft S swell rolling in with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy from the east. That’s the kind of calm you can’t buy. The combined energy is moderate at 393, but the conditions will make it feel way better. This is the standout for the first week. Expect a few other folks out though – crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so don’t be surprised to see a handful of regulars.

The weekend and start of the next week are a flat spell. Saturday the 25th drops to 3ft, and by Sunday it’s fading into the 2ft range with cross-onshore chop. There’s a nearly three-day stretch from Saturday morning through to Monday morning where the energy is weak (114 down to 62) and the conditions are ordinary. Not worth the paddle.

Things stir again on Thursday, July 30th, but the wind is messy and the swell is lumpy – 5ft to 6ft but with onshore influence. It’s a marginal call.

The next real highlight is Friday, July 31st. Morning session sees a clean 6ft S swell (10-second period) with a nice cross-off breeze from the WNW. The combined energy hits 519 – moderate to strong. The afternoon stays clean with a smaller 5ft S swell and light cross-off wind. This is the best on offer in the entire outlook. The swell direction is a good match for the break’s preferred SE, and the clean conditions will make it a proper session. Crowds are a possibility.

After that, it’s a slow bleed again. The first week of August looks pretty ordinary with small, choppy conditions. Saturday August 1st has a 4ft S swell but the wind is cross-on and building. By August 3rd, we get a pulse of 7ft S swell with a 10-second period, giving a combined energy of 743 (strong), but the clouds and light cross-onshore wind keep it from being a standout. The swell is too big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, the morning of Monday the 3rd could be worth a look if the tide cooperates.

From August 4th onwards, the surf drops off fast. The final few days see tiny waves – 2ft to 1ft – with some offshore wind on the 7th, but there’s just no energy left. Time to wax the longboard or just have a coffee.

So, to wrap it up: Friday morning July 24th and Friday July 31st are your best bets. The 31st is the pick of the entire run – clean, solid, and with enough punch to get you stoked.

Rusty.

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