Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s ahead for Left Point.

We’re kicking off on Wednesday the 2nd, but to be honest, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. The swell is up but the wind is just not playing ball. Wednesday morning is cross-shore and choppy, and the afternoon cleans up a touch but the swell is still a bit unruly and the energy is all over the place. The combined energy reads 1744 on Wednesday morning, which is moderate, but it’s not making for good waves. Thursday the 3rd gets bigger, with a 10ft to 12ft SW swell, but the wind is howling from the west at 25-31 mph – it’s just too much for a good paddle. The water temperature is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Now, the real action starts to show itself on Sunday the 6th. The swell drops back to a more manageable 8ft, with a clean 14-second period and a light breeze. The combined energy is still a solid 2326 – that’s a decent amount of power. It’s a marginal call, but the conditions are improving. By Monday afternoon the 7th, the wind goes light offshore from the SW, the swell is 5ft with a 13-second period, and the energy is 903. This is the first real window of clean, surfable waves. It’s not huge, but it’s clean.

The standout, though, comes on Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th. Wednesday afternoon brings an 12ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long period, so the waves will have serious shape and energy, and the combined energy is a massive 8655. That’s strong. The wind is offshore at 25 mph, so it’s going to be glassy and clean, but that’s a heavy swell. Over 8ft, this is expert territory only. If you’re not a solid surfer, stay out of the water. The following day, Thursday the 10th, is the pick of the pack: 10ft to 12ft SW swell, 17-18 second period, combined energy of 5911, and the wind is a gentle 9 mph from the south, perfectly cross-off. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to aim for.

After that, the second week fades out. The wind turns onshore from Friday the 11th onwards, and the swell drops below 7ft, with choppy, messy conditions. The energy drops to the 400-500 range by the 15th and 16th. It’s flat and ugly. A couple of pulses on the 13th and 17th show some clean moments but the wind is too strong or the swell is too small to get excited about.

Left Point is a point break, so that long-period groundswell on the 9th and 10th will wrap in beautifully, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are sometimes a problem, so if you see the wind look good, get out early.

So, the best of the lot is Thursday the 10th of September. Clean, powerful, 10ft to 12ft SW swell, long period, and light offshore wind. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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