Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Left Point. The forecast period opens with a bit of a wait, but the first real action kicks off Sunday morning.

We start the week with a solid pulse of swell. Sunday morning, the 6th, sees a 7ft SW swell with a long 14-second period pushing in. The combined wave energy is strong at 1962. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, which will keep the faces clean. It’s a bit of a marginal call for tide, so pick your bank wisely. The water temp is sitting at 57° with a near-normal anomaly, so pretty standard for this time of year. The afternoon backs off a touch to 6ft but stays clean.

Monday morning, the 7th, brings a stronger 22 mph offshore wind from the SSW, blowing clean over a 7ft SW swell (12-second period, energy at 1316). The wind is fresh, making it look clean, but the overall forecast is marginal. Monday afternoon the period drops to 8 seconds, making it a short-period wind swell, and the energy drops to 617. Not great.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, the 8th, is a real standout. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is still strong at 1753. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The longer period will mean better shaped waves, but at a point break like this, it’ll be lining up nicely. Just remember, long-period swells can have longer lulls between sets. The afternoon is similar but with a 4ft swell and a moderate breeze.

Wednesday morning, the 9th, is a beast, but it’s too big. We’re looking at an 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is massive at 5966. The wind is a strong offshore from the SSW at 22 mph. It’s clean, but this is only for experts. The break might be maxed out, so be careful. The afternoon is the same size, with a stormy 25 mph cross-offshore. This continues into Thursday, the 10th, with 12ft and 10ft swells, but all with very strong energy. Too big for most.

The surf settles down by Friday, the 11th. Friday afternoon is a nice window: 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean offshore from the SW at 12 mph. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is 2111.

Saturday, the 12th, is another gem. The morning has a light onshore breeze, but the afternoon? Glassy. The wind goes dead calm, just a slight air from the SSW, and the swell is 7ft with a 16-second period. This is glassy, clean, and looking excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is 2045. This is the best on offer for the near-term.

The second week gets rocky. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. Tuesday the 15th afternoon is a potential late shout: a 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions from the NNE. Excellent for experts, but it’s a bit of a gamble.

The weekend of the 20th and 21st is looking huge again. Monday the 21st has a 13ft WSW swell with an 18-second period, and the energy is absolutely insane at 17860. That’s not for paddling; that’s for watching. The wind is light cross-onshore, but it’s a beast of a wave. Only for the brave.

Keep the crowds in mind – Left Point is known to sometimes get busy, but that’s part of the deal for a quality point break.

Rusty out.

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