Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Left Point.

The outlook starts on Monday, July 27th, but honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off. Monday has a 4.3ft to 4.9ft SW swell with a moderate 11-second period, but the wind is howling cross-onshore from the NNW at 16 mph, and it’s just choppy and messy. The combined energy is weak to moderate (530), and the water temp is sitting at 56.3°, which is about average for this time of year. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday, July 28th, gets worse. The wind cranks up to a near gale from the NNW at 31 mph, blowing cross-onshore, making a mess of the 5.2ft to 5.9ft SW swell. The energy climbs into the moderate range (905 to 2097), but it’s completely blown out. Don’t bother.

Wednesday, July 29th, is a weird one. The swell jumps to a massive 13.1ft to 14.8ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is off the charts (10241 to 7321), so the ocean is absolutely pumping. The wind turns cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean, but the call is clear: this break is simply too big for Left Point. Even the tide can’t save it. This is expert-only, and even then, it’s sketchy. The long period means it’ll be a lot of power, but at a point break, it might be okay. Still, I’d say this is more of a spectacle than a session for most.

Thursday, July 30th, things settle down a bit. The swell drops to 6.2ft to 6.9ft, still SW, with a 13-second period and moderate-to-strong energy (1652 to 2031). The wind is cross-offshore and moderate, keeping it clean. But the surf is described as marginal, with questionable tides. It’s not a total loss, but it’s not a standout either.

Then, Friday, July 31st, we get a glimmer. The morning is a bit messy with a light cross-shore, but by the afternoon, the wind drops to almost nothing out of the SW at 3 mph, going cross-offshore. The swell is 4.3ft from the SW, 12-second period, and the energy is moderate (547). The surf is clean, and the conditions are actually good. This is the first real window of the week. The water is still around 56.3°, but with light wind and a clean 4.3ft, it’s a nice little session for the intermediate crowd. Keep in mind, Left Point is inconsistent, and crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

The weekend of August 1st and 2nd is a mixed bag. Saturday morning has a tiny 2.6ft swell with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is offshore and light. The energy is moderate (738), but it’s marginal. Saturday afternoon sees a bump to 4.9ft with a 16-second period, but a light cross-onshore breeze puts a tiny ripple on it. Sunday, August 2nd, is a no-go with strong cross-onshore winds at 25 mph making a mess of the 5.2ft to 5.9ft swell.

The best stretch? I’d say Monday, August 3rd, through Tuesday, August 4th. On Monday, the wind goes strong offshore from the SSW at 28 mph, cleaning up the 5.9ft to 6.2ft SW swell. The energy is strong (1581 to 1486), and the waves are clean, but the offshore wind is so strong it makes paddling into them a real grunt. Tuesday, August 4th, is the one to circle. The wind drops to a moderate 16 mph offshore from the SSW, and the swell is 5.2ft to 5.6ft from the SW with a 12- to 13-second period. The afternoon session on Tuesday is described as "very good surf conditions" with moderate offshore wind and clean lines. The energy is moderate (804 to 1066). That’s your best bet for a solid, clean, surfable wave. It’s not huge, but it’s good.

After that, the energy drops off. The first week of August sees smaller swells, 2.6ft to 5.6ft, with long periods (16 to 20 seconds) and tricky winds. The combined energy is moderate to weak (642 to 1530). The wind is light or cross-offshore at times, keeping things clean, but the swell is just not consistent or powerful enough to get excited about. There’s a brief window on Saturday, August 8th, in the afternoon, with a 3.6ft SW swell, 18-second period, and near-calm wind,

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