Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's coming our way. We're talkin' about one spot for the next couple of weeks: Left Point.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – so you might get away with a slightly thinner wetsuit if you're brave.

The first week is a bit of a mixed bag. The pattern's all over the place, with some serious size and wind battles. Tuesday the 15th kicks off with an 8-foot SW groundswell (10-second period) in the morning, but that 22 mph cross-off wind from the WSW is making it a bit of a fight. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 12 feet and the wind cranks to 28 mph, which cleans it up but makes it a full-on power session for experts only – and with rain showers, it's not the most inviting. The combined energy is massive though (4084), so there's no shortage of juice.

Then we get to Wednesday the 16th. That's the standout of the first week. We've got a solid 10-foot SW groundswell (15-second period) rolling in with a fresh offshore breeze from the SSW. That's the magic combo – the wind is cleaning it right up, and that long period is gonna push through with some serious shape. The combined energy is through the roof (6691 in the morning, 6348 in the arvo). It's big though – over 8 feet – so this is for the experienced crew only. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Thursday the 17th sees the swell drop a bit to 7 feet, with cross-off winds keeping it clean, but the energy's coming down. Still a fun day for intermediates who can handle the size.

Friday the 18th turns ugly again. A fresh cross-onshore from the NW messes up a 4-foot swell, and the combined energy (2024) is wasted. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday the 19th is more of the same – cross-onshore wind and lumpy surf. No good.

Then Sunday the 20th gets nasty. We're talking near-gale force winds from the NW, whipping up an 12-foot swell. The combined energy is 2829, but that cross-shore wind is creating a nightmare – crossing waves and chaos. This setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Monday the 21st is the real gem. After a run of rubbish, we get glassy conditions – yes, glassy – with a 10-foot SW groundswell (13-14 second period) and not a breath of wind. The combined energy is 2620 in the morning and 2866 in the arvo. That's the kind of day you take a sickie for. It's still big, so experts only, but it's gonna be absolutely perfect out there.

Tuesday the 22nd has a cross-shore chop in the morning, but by the afternoon, we get a moderate offshore from the SSW with an 8-foot SW swell (16-second period) and a combined energy of 3073. That's another solid window for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th drop off again – messy winds and lumpy conditions.

Friday the 25th is more cross-shore mess, and Saturday the 26th is a near-gale offshore, which is just too hard to paddle into.

Sunday the 27th sees a big 8-foot SW groundswell (18-second period) with cross-off winds. Combined energy is 4424, so there's plenty of power, but the wind's not perfect.

Monday the 28th wraps things up nicely. A 7-foot SW groundswell (16-second period) with a gentle cross-off from the SE, giving us clean conditions and a combined energy of 2257. A good way to end the forecast.

So, the best on offer? Monday the 21st is the absolute standout – glassy, clean, and powerful. Wednesday the 16th is a close second for the first week. Get on it if you can handle the size.

Rusty.

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