Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Left Point. It’s a point break, so it can handle a bit of swell direction, and it’s fairly exposed out there. The water’s sitting at about 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

We’re starting off a bit rough. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a write-off – the wind is all cross-onshore, the surf is lumpy, and the energy is just not there. You’ll be fighting it more than riding it. Best to leave the boards in the car.

Then we get a bit of a spark. Wednesday the 26th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning has a clean offshore breeze from the southwest, with swell around 6ft from the southwest, and the period is a solid 14 seconds. The combined swell energy is pumping at 2234 (moderate to strong). This is clean, punchy, and it’s a good day for experienced surfers – the crowd profile says it can get busy, so you might have some company, but the waves will be worth it.

Thursday the 27th is a bit of a letdown after that. The morning is poor, but the afternoon turns glassy with a light 4ft SW swell. It’s small, but clean. A good session for a longboard if you’re patient.

Friday the 28th is a standout. The afternoon has a solid 7ft SW swell with a long period of 17 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore. The combined energy hits 2464 (strong). The waves will have real power and shape, but the long period means it might be a bit too straight for a beach break – but at a point break like Left Point, it’ll wrap in nicely. This is for experienced surfers, and it’s the best on offer in the first week.

Saturday the 29th afternoon cleans up nicely with a light offshore, 5ft swell, and clean conditions. A good, fun day. Sunday the 30th is similar, small but clean.

Now, look ahead to Monday the 31st. This is a big one. The morning has a 8ft, 19-second groundswell, and the energy is a massive 4035 (strong). The wind is a light cross-on, but the afternoon turns glassy with the same size swell. This is a serious swell – very long period, so it’ll be a bit setty, but at a point break, it’s going to be beautiful. Only for experts.

Tuesday the 1st of September gets messy again with strong cross-shore wind, and then Wednesday the 2nd cleans up with a good offshore and 6ft swell. That’s a solid session.

After that, it’s a long gap. From Thursday the 3rd of September all the way through the 8th, the wind is brutal. Near gale and gale force winds, massive messy swell – this is not for surfing. The combined energy on the 8th is a staggering 18329, but it’s all mashed up. I’d say this stretch is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The only bright spot is Saturday the 5th afternoon, which cleans up with a 6ft, 15-second swell and a light offshore, but it’s a lonely highlight in a stormy week.

So, your best bets: Friday the 28th afternoon for the power and shape, and Monday the 31st afternoon for the glassy, pumping groundswell. Both are expert level. Get out there for those, and sit out the rest.

Rusty.

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