Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We've got a 16-day window, and honestly, it's a bit of a bipolar forecast. The bulk of the window is either too big, blown out, or cranky. But there are a few windows that'll make you forget the rest.

The standout session is hands down Thursday afternoon, September 3rd. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds – that's a proper groundswell with some serious grunt. The combined energy is a massive 7785 (moderate to strong), so you'll feel the ocean. But here's the kicker: the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 22 mph. That's going to keep the lines of Left Point (Left-Point) looking like a dream. If you're an experienced surfer, this is your slot. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you'll be fine in a standard spring suit.

The next real highlight is a bit later. Keep an eye on Sunday afternoon, September 6th. The swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. The energy is a solid 2430 (moderate). The wind goes glassy, with a light offshore from the SE at 3 mph. That's premium. It's a great window for experienced surfers to get some clean, lined-up waves.

Now, we have to talk about the gap. After that Sunday session, the surf goes quiet or too messy until the second week. There's a brief flicker on Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, with a huge 13 ft SW swell and a clean offshore wind, but that's a 13 ft face – strictly for the elite crew. Then, the next real window for most of us isn't until Thursday afternoon, September 10th. The swell is back to a nice 8 ft from the SW, 15 seconds, with a gentle offshore from the SW at 9 mph. The energy is 3376 (moderate). It's another clean, excellent session for experienced surfers.

The very last highlight is Tuesday afternoon, September 15th. A 6 ft SW swell, with a long 18-second period, glassy offshore wind from the S at 6 mph, and a combined energy of 2427 (moderate). It's a clean, excellent session again, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

A word of caution: Left Point is an inconsistent spot, so don't bank on it just because the forecast looks good. You need the right swell to wrap in. And with that consistent, long-period SW swell, it can break a bit straight at a beach break, but this is a point break, so it'll hold up nicely.

Between the big highlights, there are a few sessions where the wind is clean but the swell is way too big for anything but experts. And plenty of days where the wind is howling cross-onshore or onshore, making it a total mess. That's when you'll want to think about a different sport, or just take a walk.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, circle those dates.

- Rusty

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