Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a solid run of south-west swell heading our way, but the first few days are a bit of a tease. The real action kicks off mid-week, and we’ve got a couple of absolute standouts if you’re willing to wait.

First up, the best break on offer is Left Point, a point break that’s a bit inconsistent but when it lines up, it’s magic. The water is sitting at 57°F right now, which is about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so a little warmer than average.

The real headline is Wednesday the 9th. We’ve got a massive 12 ft swell from the SW, with a period of 16-18 seconds – that’s groundswell, and it’s packing serious energy (7,387 to 9,199). The wind is blowing strong offshore from the SSW, which means the faces will be clean as a whistle. But, and this is a big but, 12 ft is big. This is experts-only territory. The wave energy is very strong, and the long period will make these waves wedgey and powerful. This is a heavy, heavy day. The best of the best is Wednesday afternoon with that 18-second period and fresh offshore wind.

Thursday the 10th is still big, with an 12 ft swell and moderate offshore wind in the morning, dropping to 10 ft in the afternoon. The afternoon session is the one to aim for if you’re experienced – the wind is clean and the swell is still pumping. The energy is still very strong (4,555).

Friday the 11th sees the swell drop to a more manageable 7-7 ft, with a 14-15 second period. The wind is offshore or clean cross-off, and the energy is still moderate (1,736 to 2,113). This is the pick of the week for the strong intermediate surfer. Clean, powerful lines.

Saturday the 12th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a cross-on wind, but the afternoon turns glassy with a light SSE breeze. The swell is a clean 7 ft with a 15-second period. That glassy afternoon window is a true gem – the waves will be perfect.

After that, the weekend of the 13th and 14th is a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The 15th and 16th see a return of clean, offshore winds and a solid 8 ft dropping to 5 ft swell. The energy is moderate, and the waves will be clean but the period drops to 12-13 seconds, so not as much push.

Now, looking further out, the second week has some potential. The 20th and 21st are very promising. Sunday the 20th afternoon has an 12 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and clean cross-off wind. The energy is very strong (5,069). Then Monday the 21st morning is still 12 ft, but the wind is cross-shore. The real standout in the second week is Monday the 21st afternoon – a 10 ft SW swell, 17-second period, light offshore wind, and clean. That’s a long-range call, but it looks like serious quality if it holds.

The 23rd has a smaller, clean 5 ft day but with a fresh offshore wind, which could be a fun, clean end to the run.

Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday the 9th afternoon for the big-wave crew, and Friday the 11th for the everyday charger. The point break nature of Left Point will handle the big, long-period swell well, but don’t expect it to be a beginner’s playground.

Rusty.

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