Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab ya board, let's get into it. This is a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, but there's some real gems to be found if you're patient.

The first bit of decent surf doesn't show up until late in the week. We've got a gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for initially. The main event, and the standout of the whole forecast, is going to be Left Point. This is a point break that loves a WSW swell, and we're getting just that. It's a bit inconsistent, so expect some lulls between sets, but when it's on, it's on.

The water is sitting at 57°, which is a full 2° above the long-term average for this time of year. So the water's feeling a touch warmer than usual, which is always a bonus.

Friday, August 28th is the first real chance. The morning looks a bit average with a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon is where it's at. We've got a solid 7ft of SW groundswell, with a very long 17-second period, pushing in with a heap of energy (2507). The wind is going clean offshore, which is magic. This is proper, clean, lined-up surf for the experienced crew. The crowd factor is 'sometimes' here, so you might have some company, but it'll be worth it.

Monday, August 31st afternoon is another cracker. The swell is still a meaty 6ft from the SW, period is 14 seconds, and the wave energy is strong (1955). The wind is a light offshore, so the surface will be clean. This is another session for the experienced surfer.

Wednesday, September 2nd afternoon is also a great call. The swell is up to 8ft from the SW, energy is pumping (2090), and we have a moderate offshore breeze. The waves will be well-shaped and powerful.

The end of the first week and into the second week gets a bit messy with strong winds. A big pulse of SW swell pushes through on Friday, September 4th, with wave heights hitting 13ft and energy going through the roof (9945). That's huge, expert-only territory, and the wind is cross-shore, making it a real beast. This particular setup, with the size and wind, might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.

The forecast gets a bit quieter and more uncertain after that. We get a few nice windows though. The morning of Monday, September 7th is a real treat. The swell has dropped to a clean 6ft, but the wind is completely glassy. That's rare, and it means the point will be as smooth as silk.

Then there's a long gap with average conditions until the very end of the run. Saturday, September 12th looks promising. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SW with a 17-second period and massive energy (4527). The wind is light offshore and clean. It's a bit far out to call it a sure thing, but it's a promising sign for the end of the window.

Bottom line: Keep your eyes on Friday afternoon, August 28th and Monday afternoon, August 31st for the best classic surf. The glassy morning on the 7th is a special one if you can get out. The rest of the time is either a bit too windy or too big unless you're a gun.

Rusty.

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