Lawrencetown Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what’s on the table for Lawrencetown Left Point over the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a bit of a slow start before things get interesting, so don’t write it off just yet.

The water is sitting at a chilly 53°F, a full 6°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a serious anomaly, so don’t forget the thickest wetsuit and booties you’ve got if you’re heading out.

Right now, it’s pretty flat and messy. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions running from Friday the 24th through the end of July. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with weak swell and short, unappealing periods. It’s a frustrating start.

The first real glimmer of hope comes early on Tuesday morning, July 28th. The wind will be light offshore from the NE, with a clean 3ft swell from the SSE at 9 seconds. Wave energy is moderate (229). It’s not huge, but the clean conditions will make it surfable.

Things really start to look up as we move into August. Saturday morning, August 1st, is a standout. We get a clean 5ft swell from the SSW under light offshore W winds. The wave energy is solid (322), and that clean face will make for some proper turns. This is where we get our first real reward after the flat spell.

The pattern continues looking promising through the first week of August. Tuesday morning, August 4th, delivers another clean morning with a 4ft SSW swell and light offshore NW breeze. Energy is up to 291.

But the real gold in this outlook, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday morning, August 5th. Surf height is 4ft, direction is SSW, period is a nice 9 seconds, and the wind is clear and cross-offshore from the WNW. Wave energy is a solid 295, and the whole setup screams clean, lined-up waves. This is likely the best session in the entire forecast window.

Friday morning, August 7th, also deserves a mention. A clean 5ft SSW swell with light offshore N winds and moderate energy (250). That’s another solid, fun morning before the weekend winds kick up.

Heading into the second week, the swell backs off a bit. Monday, August 4th, and Wednesday, August 5th mornings are your best bets for clean, rideable surf, albeit smaller. The long-range looks a bit windier and more mixed, but those clean mornings in early August are the real story here.

Remember, this spot is inconsistent, so when the stars align like they do on those August mornings, you want to be in the water. The optimal swell direction is SE, and the incoming SSW swells will wrap in nicely. Don't expect a huge crowd, but be aware this spot can get a few heads in the water on days like these.

Stay stoked, and see you out there.

Rusty

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