Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the lineup. Let's talk about what we've got on the cards for Left Point.

We're lookin' at a patchy 16 days ahead, with a big ol' gap of nothing much at the start. The first real chance to get wet doesn't appear until the afternoon of Wednesday, 2nd September. Before that, Tuesday is a write-off with messy, cross-onshore winds and poor surf. So, you've got a couple of days of flatness to sit through.

The first signs of life show up Wednesday afternoon. It's still a bit raw, but we've got a solid 7.2ft of long-period SW groundswell (15 seconds) pushing in. The combined energy is strong at 2470, and the wind is clean cross-off. It's a bit of a sneaky one, decent enough for a paddle, but nothing to write home about just yet.

Now, Thursday 3rd September is where things get interesting, but only for the brave. The swell builds fast, hitting 9.8ft in the morning and then a solid 13.1ft by the afternoon. That's a big, powerful WSW groundswell (14 seconds) with a massive combined energy of 10058. The wind is clean cross-off, but the problem is, this break is a point, and with that much water moving, it's going to be a beast. The forecast says it's too big for this spot. So, unless you're an absolute expert and fancy a real challenge, I'd be giving this one a wide berth. It's a sight to see, but not to surf.

Friday and Saturday are a bit of a write-off again with strong cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. Saturday afternoon, 5th September, gives us another monster pulse of 14.8ft, but again, the word is 'too big' for this break. It's a recurring theme with this big, powerful SW swell.

After that, the swell drops back, but we get a proper window of quality. Sunday, 6th September afternoon is a treat. The wind eases right off, swingin' to a light S'ly at 3 mph, creating clean, cross-off conditions. The waves are a very manageable 6.9ft with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1711), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout session. The crowd here can be 'sometimes' busy, so on a Sunday with this kind of clean, glassy forecast, expect a few locals out.

The next week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday and Tuesday are small and weak. We get a bit of a bump on Wednesday 9th September, but the wind is a screaming gale offshore. That might sound good, but at 40 mph, it's nearly impossible to paddle into. The energy is extreme (13895), but it's not for us.

The real gem of the whole outlook is on Saturday 12th September. The morning is glassy with NNW wind at just 3 mph and a 9.8ft SW groundswell (18 seconds, very long period). That's a groundswell that will wrap beautifully into a point break like this. The combined energy is strong (6075), and it's an excellent session for experienced surfers. Then, the afternoon gets even better. The wind shifts to a light offshore SSW, the waves hold at 9.8ft, and the energy jumps to 8493. This is the standout, the one to circle on the calendar. The water temp is around 56°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so it's a bit of a bonus.

The final few days of the outlook from 13th September onward get smaller and weaker, with clean but declining swell. The last day, 16th September, is a small, clean cross-off with a 4.3ft swell, but the energy is low (1411). It's a good way to finish, but not a highlight.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a bust. Then we get a massive, too-big swell. The real magic is Sunday 6th afternoon and the absolute standout is Saturday 12th September. Get on it.

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