Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this outlook for Left Point. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but the second week is shaping up to be something special.

We’ve got a bit of a lull right now. The first few days are a write-off, with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy surf. The swell is there, but it’s not doing us any favours. We’ll have to wait until the middle of the first week for things to start cleaning up.

The real standout in this whole run is Thursday the 14th through to Sunday the 16th. The swell builds nicely, with the wind turning light offshore or glassy. The water temp is sitting at about 56°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so just your standard spring suit.

Let’s break it down day by day.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August: Forget it. Strong onshore winds are ruining everything. The swell is there, but it’s a messy, choppy disaster. The wave energy is moderate (2005 on Saturday afternoon), but it’s not surfable. The wind is a fresh 19 mph from the north on Sunday, making it lumpy.

Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th: Still a bit of a mess, but we’re getting closer. The wind swings cross-offshore, which is a big improvement. The waves are a bit jumbled, but it’s starting to look rideable for the keen ones. The combined energy is moderate (1079 Monday afternoon, 1213 Tuesday afternoon). Not a classic, but a step in the right direction.

Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th: A proper window opens up. Wednesday afternoon sees a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze and a clean 3ft swell from the SW. The energy is moderate (691). It’s small, but it’s clean. Thursday afternoon is even better, with a glassy 2ft swell from the SW. The energy is still moderate (541). This is the kind of small, clean surf that’s fun on a longboard. The break is a point, so the long period (15 seconds) on Thursday will help shape the waves nicely.

Friday 7th August: Now we’re talking. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is strong (1685). This is a proper session. The waves will be clean, powerful, and with that long period, it’ll be walling up nicely on the point. The crowds are a possibility here, but for this quality, it’ll be worth it.

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th: A small setback. The wind swings back onshore, and the quality drops off. The swell is still around, but the 19-25 mph winds from the north will chop it up. Not worth paddling out.

Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th August: The pattern turns good again. Monday afternoon has a moderate 12 mph offshore wind and a clean 5ft swell from the WSW. The wave energy is strong (1788). Then Tuesday afternoon is a gem: a 7ft SW swell with a 3 mph offshore breeze. The energy is very strong (3574). This is big, clean, and powerful. For a point break, this is a dream. The 14-second period means it’ll have plenty of push.

Wednesday 12th August: Right up there with the best. A 8ft SW swell, a 3 mph offshore wind, and very strong energy (1891). The water will be clean, and the waves will be solid. This is expert territory at 8ft, but for the experienced crew, it’s a day to remember.

Thursday 13th August: The morning is a bit messy with a 19 mph cross-shore wind, but the afternoon is a cracker. A 4ft SW swell with a 21-second period and a fresh offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2544). That 21-second period is about as long as it gets. This is a proper groundswell, and on a point break, it will reel off perfectly. The light offshore wind will keep it glassy.

Friday 14th August: The best of the whole run. A 10ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a light offshore wind. The wave energy is extremely strong (5348). This is a massive, powerful swell. The wind is clean, so the waves will be huge and perfect. This is for experts only. The 17-second period will give it incredible power and shape. This is the day to circle on the calendar.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August: The swell starts to drop, but it’s still solid. The winds are a bit mixed, but Sunday afternoon looks excellent again with a 6ft SW swell, a 17-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (2062). A great way to finish the run.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow start, but the second week is a banger. The two standout days are Friday 14th August for the massive, clean swell, and Wednesday 12th August for the solid, offshore perfection. Get your gear ready, because this is going to be a good one.

Rusty.

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