Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a real mixed bag. The first few days are a write-off, so we’re looking at a bit of a patience game. The standout is going to be centred around the second weekend, with a couple of real gems to aim for if you can wait.

For the first part of the week, from Saturday the 8th through to Monday the 10th, it’s mostly poor. The wind is all over the place, and the swell is messy. No good surf on offer here. We’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing to recommend. Monday afternoon actually gets a bit cleaner, but the swell is so-so and it’s just not worth paddling out.

The real action starts to build through the middle of the week. By Thursday the 13th, the swell is pumping – we’re talking 12 ft of solid SW groundswell, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 11519 (strong to very strong). That’s a lot of water moving. Thing is, that’s too big for most, and it’s only for the experienced crew. The wind is clean for Thursday afternoon, so if you’re an expert, that’s your window. But for the rest of us, it’s a bit of a beast.

Friday the 14th is still big, with 10 ft waves, but the wind is a bit more cross-off so it’s still holding shape. Again, only for the confident surfer.

Now, here’s the nugget. Saturday the 15th of August is the pick of the bunch. The swell drops to a very manageable 8 ft, still a solid SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the SSW at a gentle 9 mph. The water temp is about 56°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The morning is clean, the afternoon is even cleaner with a light breeze. This is clean, glassy surf for experienced surfers – the best on offer. It’s a bit inconsistent at Left Point, so don’t expect a non-stop conveyor belt, but when the sets come through, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are only a *sometimes* thing here, so you might get a bit of space.

Sunday the 16th is still rideable, but the wind turns cross-on and the swell drops a bit, so it’s not as good as Saturday.

Monday the 17th afternoon shapes up nicely again with a light cross-off breeze and clean 6 ft waves. A good one for the intermediate surfer if you missed the weekend.

The following week is more of a mixed bag of smaller surf and less ideal wind. The very last day, Sunday the 23rd of August, is interesting. The forecast is for 7 ft of SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy – a flat calm, light ESE breeze. That’s a rare treat. The combined energy is 3187 (strong), so it’s got some punch. That’s a session to keep an eye on, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising possibility, not a certainty.

Stay patient, aim for the 15th, and keep an eye on the 23rd.

Rusty.

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