Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the line for Left Point.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off. The first few days are on the table but nothing to get too excited about. The real action starts to build towards the end of the month and into the first week of September.

Friday the 28th kicks things off with a clean 7ft SW swell rolling in with a very long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with that kind of period, Left Point is going to handle it beautifully – it’s a point break, so it won’t just wall up. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. The wind is a cross-off, so the face should be tidy, but the energy is moderate (2507). Still, it’s a solid start.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop off a bit. Swell hangs around the 6ft to 6ft range with a shorter 13 to 14-second period, and the cross-off wind holds. The energy drops to moderate levels (1191-1327). It’s surfable, but nothing special. The vibe is a bit flat.

Now, Monday the 31st is where it picks up. The morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period and light cross-off wind. The energy climbs to moderate-high (1828). Then Monday afternoon really gets going: 7ft SW, but the wind swings to light offshore from the SSW, and the energy jumps up to 2017. The water’s clean, the waves have shape – this is the first real standout for experienced surfers. The spot can get crowded sometimes, so keep an eye out.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off. Strong cross-on winds from the north up to 25 mph ruin the surface. The swell is still there, but it’s messy. Skip it.

Wednesday the 2nd brings a return to form. Morning is okay with a 6ft SW swell and cross-off wind, but the afternoon is the real deal: 7ft SW, clean offshore from the SSW, and the energy jumps to 1985. That’s the second standout – beautiful conditions, good wave size, and a point break setup that’ll link up nicely.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th get messy again. Strong cross and cross-on winds, and the swell pushes up to 8ft with short 13 to 14-second periods. The energy is high (up to 3187 on Friday afternoon), but the wind chop makes it a battle. Not recommended for a paddle.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September is a no-go. Strong winds, rain, and lumpy conditions. Swell hits 10ft on Sunday morning with a short 13-second period and strong cross-off wind – that’s big and clean, but the period is short, and the energy is very high (2806). It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Things start to clean up again by Tuesday the 8th. The morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a 10-second period and light offshore wind. Energy is moderate (1189). It’s a decent session for the patient surfer.

Then, mark your calendars for Friday the 11th of September. That afternoon looks like the absolute best on offer. A 8ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, gentle offshore wind from the SSW, and the energy is through the roof at 4456. That’s a powerful, clean, long-period groundswell hitting a point break. The water will be glassy. This is a session for experienced surfers – the size and power demand respect. It’s the standout of the whole run.

Saturday the 12th fades out with a 6ft SW swell and a long period again, but the wind goes cross-on, so the quality drops.

So, to wrap it up: Monday the 31st afternoon and Wednesday the 2nd afternoon are your early wins. Friday the 11th afternoon is the big one. The rest of the time, you’re dodging wind or dealing with messy conditions. Stick to those windows, and you’ll score.

Rusty.

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