Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour for what’s coming up at Left Point.

The overall pattern is one of patience. We’ve got a window of opportunity, mostly a clean and punchy right-hander, but the wind is going to be a major player in the first half of the fortnight. The real standout window is looking like this weekend and into next week, with some absolute gems on offer.

The run kicks off on Friday morning, August 7th, with a clean 5ft SW swell, a 15-second period, and a cross-off wind. The water is at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year. The energy is strong, with a combined swell energy reading of (1332). This is a good start, but it’s the afternoon that really gets the heart pumping. Friday afternoon is the pick of the early period. The wind drops to glassy, and the swell holds at 5ft from the SW, still with a 15-second period. The energy is even stronger at (1643). This is that moment where everything lines up – clean, powerful, and inviting. It’s a intermediate wave, but it will be a beautiful thing to witness.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is a write-off. A strong onshore wind from the north at 15 mph turns the 5ft SW swell into a mess. It’s a skip. The rest of the weekend and into the start of the following week is a similar story: strong winds, building swell, and poor conditions. The wind is brutal, especially on Sunday with a 28 mph onshore, and Monday sees a massive 15ft WSW swell at 17 seconds, but it’s howling a near-gale cross-off, so it’s a no-go for a paddle. The energy is huge, hitting (10586), but that’s for the kites, not the log.

Wednesday, August 12th, the wind finally starts to ease, but the swell is still over 10ft, which is too big for the break. The energy is high (5862), but it’s marginal. The real action picks up again on Friday, August 14th. The morning is a bit average, but the Friday afternoon is a standout. A 8ft SW swell (18-second period) with a clean cross-off wind. The energy is (4887). This is a solid, powerful groundswell that will be reeling down the point. It’s a wave for the intermediate to advanced surfer, but it’s clean.

Sunday, August 16th, is another beauty. The afternoon sees a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a clean cross-off wind. It’s a bit smaller, but the energy is still moderate (1115). This is a great option for the intermediate crew.

Monday, August 17th, is the other big highlight. The afternoon session is clean, with a 6ft SW swell and a 15-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SW. The energy is (1254). This is a classic, clean, long-period point wave. It will be a treat.

Saturday, August 22nd, the last day of the forecast, is a solid finish. The afternoon sees a 8ft SW swell, a 13-second period, and a super light cross-off wind. The energy is (2381). This is a powerful, clean wave. It’s for the experienced surfers given the size, but it’s a ripper.

The crowds at Left Point are a possibility, as it can get busy, but the quality of the waves on the standout days will be well worth the company.

Rusty.

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