Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright everyone, Rusty here with a look at the only game in town for the next couple of weeks. It’s just one spot: Left Point. Don't go hunting for a backup plan.

First things first, there’s a massive lull before we get anything good. The opening days of September are a total miss. Thursday the 3rd might have some hefty 10 to 11 foot WSW swell with a combined energy around 3709 to 7648, but the tide and cross-off wind are fighting you. Friday and Saturday the 4th and 5th are complete write-offs with howling onshore wind and rain. That’s a dead week to start.

Things finally quiet down enough to be interesting on Monday the 7th. Clean offshore wind in the afternoon and an 8 foot SW swell, but the period drops to just 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (1020), but short-period swells are weak and jumbled. It's a sign of life, not a standout.

The first true standout hits on Wednesday, September 9th. Morning has a light 9 mph offshore from the SSW with a 8 foot SW groundswell at 15 seconds (3448 energy). The afternoon is even better – the offshore breeze picks up, the swell bumps to a clean 8 feet with a 16-second period (5284 energy). That’s the long-period groundswell that Left Point is built for. It’s not massive, but it’ll be powerful, clean, and holding shape. Water temp is a nice 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for now. Crowds are possible here sometimes, and the spot does break inconsistently, so the locals will be on it. This is your prime window.

Thursday the 10th is a close call. Another afternoon session with light offshore wind, and an 8 foot SW swell at 17 seconds (5030). This is textbook Left Point. Long period, glassy, and plenty of energy to make the wave count. The morning is a bit cross-shore, but the afternoon is perfect.

The second week gets much choppier. Friday the 11th is a final clean day before the wind turns foul, with smaller waves. Tuesday the 15th sees another clean, glassy afternoon with a 8 foot SW groundswell (3432 energy). That’s a reliable, mellow day. Then Thursday the 17th brings a monster – a 16-foot SW swell (7095 energy). That is strictly for experts. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the power and size will be intimidating. The following day the wind is gale force and it’s a total mess.

So, bottom line: Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September are your best bets. Clean, offshore wind, and beautiful, long-period swell. Tuesday the 15th is a solid fallback. Everything else is a gamble.

Rusty.

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