Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. The first week’s looking patchy – decent enough swell early on but the wind’s a bit of a tricky customer, so you’ll want to pick your moments. There’s a real standout on the weekend of the 22nd and into Monday the 24th, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The second week’s a write-off for the most part.

For this region, we’re starting with a solid pulse from the Southwest, but the main event is a big, powerful groundswell that shows up on Saturday 22nd August. Honestly, that’s the keeper. The wave energy is off the charts – we’re talking 9813 (strong to very strong) – but the swell’s topping out at about 11.5 feet, so it’s strictly for the experienced crew. A long period of 15 seconds too, which gives it deep-water punch. The wind on the Saturday morning is a fresh offshore from the SSW, so Left Point should be clean. Saturday afternoon has a cross-offshore from the WSW, still clean. The crowd factor is ‘sometimes’, so you might have it to yourself if you’re early, but don’t bank on it. The water temp is 55.6°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

Sunday 16th and Monday 17th are a step down. The swell drops to about 5.9 feet on Sunday, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it’s a bit messy. It’s not blown out, but you’ll be dealing with some ripples. By Monday, the swell’s holding at about 5.2 feet, but a 16 mph cross-onshore from the ESE makes it choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday 18th sees the swell drop further to about 4.3–4.6 feet, but the afternoon looks tidy – a light cross-offshore from the SE and clean conditions. Wave energy’s moderate (681). Worth a look for a fun, mellow session.

Wednesday 19th is a write-off – strong onshore winds and tiny swell. Thursday 20th and Friday 21st are poor, with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Save your energy.

Now, the big one: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd. As I said, the Saturday morning’s the pick, with 11.5 feet SW groundswell at 15 seconds, fresh offshore wind, and glassy conditions. The energy reading (9813) tells you this is a beast. Left Point is a point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely and not just break straight. After Saturday morning, the wind turns cross-off on the afternoon, still clean. Sunday’s holding about 9.8 feet but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy, so it’s a step down.

Monday 24th is another cracker, especially the afternoon. Swell’s at about 9.8 feet, 17-second period – proper groundswell – with a moderate offshore from the SW. The energy’s still massive (6143), and while it’s big, the offshore wind should keep it lined up. Only for experts.

After Monday, the swell fades and the wind gets messy. From Tuesday 25th into the following week, we’re looking at poor conditions – onshores, cross-shore chop, and dropping swell. The last week of August into the 30th is basically a non-runner: strong winds, lumpy, and blown-out. A blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the wind pattern goes onshore. Sometimes the forecasts change, but right now, there’s nothing worth chasing after the 25th.

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