Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, pull up a stump and let’s have a look at what Left Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there’s some serious grunt on the horizon.

The first real action kicks off on Tuesday, the 25th of August. We’re looking at a solid 5 ft of swell from the SW, with a long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with the wind glassy in the morning, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 943, but it feels punchy. This is a good one to get out for.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell bump up a touch to 6 ft from the SW, and the period stretches to 14 seconds. The wind is offshore and clean from the SSW, firing down the point. The energy jumps to 1367, but the commentary flags some marginal tide conditions, so pick your session. The afternoon is still clean with 5 ft and a 13-second period, but the tide might still be a factor.

Thursday the 27th is a write-off for the morning with cross-on wind and a lumpy mess. The afternoon glass-off saves it, with 4 ft of clean, glassy swell. It’s small, but if you’re patient, you’ll find a few.

Now, Friday the 28th of August is where it gets serious. Morning brings 5 ft of groundswell with a massive 18-second period. The energy is strong at 2253, and it’s clean with offshore wind. This is one for the experienced crew—the period is so long the sets will be widely spaced, but the waves will be beautiful and lined up. This is a standout session.

Saturday the 29th is messy with cross-shore winds, so give it a miss. But Sunday the 30th? Lock it in. 5 ft of swell with a 17-second period, energy at 2558, and clean, light winds. The afternoon hits 8 ft with an 18-second period and a massive energy of 4627, with offshore wind. This is exceptional, but at over 8 ft it’s for experts only. The sheer power in the water will be something else.

Monday the 31st is still big, 8 ft to 7 ft with 16-second period, but the winds are onshore or cross-shore, making it lumpy. Not the pick.

The first week of September turns ugly. From Tuesday the 1st through Wednesday the 2nd, strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions kill the quality. The swell is still there, but it’s a washing machine.

Thursday the 3rd offers a small 3 ft pulse with a very long 18-second period in the morning, but the wind is howling. The Friday the 4th of September morning brings 7 ft of clean, cross-off swell with a gentle breeze and energy at 2344. This is a good window for experienced surfers.

Then, the real monster. Saturday the 5th of September afternoon. 10 ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, and a combined energy of 7221. That’s near the top of the scale. The wind is light and cross-off, so it will be clean. This is for experts only. Do not even think about it if you aren’t comfortable in big, powerful surf.

Sunday the 6th of September still has 10 ft in the morning, dropping to 8 ft in the afternoon, with clean conditions. More big-wave territory.

The final run from Monday the 7th to Wednesday the 9th sees the swell drop back down, with good windows Monday morning (glassy, 6 ft) and Monday afternoon (offshore, 5 ft), but the last few sessions on Wednesday the 9th are blown out by near-gale force winds.

If you’re after one or two true standouts, it’s the Friday the 28th of August morning session for the long-period perfection, and without doubt, the Saturday the 5th of September afternoon for the sheer power and quality. But that one is not for the faint-hearted.

Rusty.

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