Lawrencetown Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there’s a glimmer of something special if you’re patient. The first few days are messy, with onshore winds and lumpy conditions messing up the potential. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your nuts off while you're waiting.

The only real standout in the whole 16-day window is a very specific session. On the morning of Thursday, 24th July, the stars align. We’ve got a 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a solid 10-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy. That’s the magic word. The combined swell energy is strong (540). This is a reef and point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering some proper shape. The only bummer is that it's inconsistent here, and crowds are possible. But for a clean, glassy morning with chest-high sets, it’s the one to circle.

The days leading up to that are a write-off. Friday the 17th has a bit of size at 5ft, but it’s cross-off and the period is a short 7 seconds, making it weak and wonky. Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 22nd are all plagued by poor surf conditions, with onshore winds and choppy, lumpy seas. On Sunday the 19th, the swell hits 8ft (S, 7-second period), but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s just a washing machine with a combined energy of 662. Not for the faint-hearted, and definitely not for beginners.

On Thursday the 23rd, the swell jumps to a massive 12ft from the SSW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a beastly 2459. But again, the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a messy, lumpy, and dangerous proposition. That’s expert-only territory, and frankly, more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

After that Thursday morning glass-off, the quality drops right off again. Friday afternoon the 24th goes onshore, and the rest of the forecast through to the 1st of August is a repetitive story of cross-on winds, short periods, and poor surf conditions. There are a few cleaner moments, like the morning of Sunday the 26th with a 3ft SSW swell and light cross-off winds, but it’s small and weak. The last week is a bit of a blank run, so don't hold your breath for anything epic.

To sum it up: the only true standout is that Thursday morning, 24th July. Get on it if you can. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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