Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Left Point. This is a longer-range look, so we’ve got some patience to exercise, but there’s a couple of windows that should get the stoke going.

The forecast kicks off on Thursday the 30th of July. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is pumping hard at 1784. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW, which is what we want here. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year. The morning session is the pick of the day, but honestly, the tide might be a bit wonky, so it’s not going to be perfect. It’s still a surfable option for intermediate crew. Thursday afternoon picks up a bit more energy (2053), but the rain sets in and the wind picks up to 19 mph, making it a bit of a mission.

Friday the 31st, the swell drops a touch to 5ft, but the wind is pure glass in the afternoon. Light NW wind at 3 mph, clean as a whistle. The wave energy is a moderate 511. This is a good time for a log or a mid-length, just cruising. The morning is a no-go with onshore drivel.

Saturday the 1st of August is a write-off. The wind is onshore and the swell is messy. Sunday the 2nd is more of the same with strong, lumpy cross-onshore winds. Monday the 3rd is rough, but Monday afternoon sees a late window with a 7ft WSW swell and cross-off wind, but it’s marginal.

The first real standout looks like Wednesday the 5th of August in the afternoon. It’s a smaller day at 4ft, but the wind is light and cross-off, leaving it clean. The energy is moderate at 925. This is a classic Left Point day: not huge, but clean lines and easy paddling. Perfect for a relaxed session.

Now, hold on to your board, because Friday the 7th of August is the one to circle. The morning and afternoon are both excellent. We’re looking at 6ft to 7ft of SW groundswell, with a period of 14 to 16 seconds. The energy is strong (1859 and 2053). The wind is light and cross-off from the SE and SSE. This is proper, clean, lined-up surf for experienced surfers. The kind of day where you check the forecast and start calling in sick.

After that, the second week gets patchy. The wind turns onshore from the 8th through the 10th, with messy conditions. It’s worth noting that we’ve got a massive 15ft swell hitting on Tuesday the 11th of August, but with a strong onshore wind and lumpy conditions, it’s a kitesurfing special, not a paddle session. The energy is insane at 10789, but it’ll be a washing machine.

The last decent window in the forecast is Thursday the 13th of August in the afternoon. A clean 5ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE. The energy is a solid 1546. It’s a good call for a late session if you’re keen.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Friday the 7th of August. Get on it. The Wednesday the 5th afternoon is a solid second pick. The rest of the window is a mixed bag of wind and swell, so keep your eyes on the charts.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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