Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you about what Left Point has in store. This is a point break, and it's an inconsistent one – it doesn't fire all the time, so when it does, you pay attention. This stretch of coast is mainly exposed to swell, and it loves a good WSW direction. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the rubber might feel a bit more comfortable than usual.

The action kicks off on Wednesday the 26th of August. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell rolling in at 6ft with a long 14-second period and a very strong 1259 combined energy. The wind is howling out of the SSW at 15 mph, but it's blowing straight offshore, keeping it clean. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are looking very good. This is a standout for the whole run – the mix of decent size, good direction, and clean offshore wind is hard to beat.

Thursday the 27th drops off a bit. The swell backs down to about 4ft, and the morning has a cross-onshore breeze making it messy. The afternoon though, oh boy, the wind goes glassy. The swell holds around 4ft, and it’s a long 13-second period. It'll be small, but if you're on a log, that afternoon glass-off is going to be a dream.

Friday the 28th sees the swell build back up, hitting 5ft in the morning with a very long 18-second period. The wind, however, is messy cross-shore. The afternoon jumps up to 7ft with a 17-second period, and the wind swings to a clean cross-off. It’s a bigger, longer-period wave, but it might be a bit raw and straight at a point like this. It’s a good day but not as clean as Wednesday.

The weekend (29th and 30th) is a bit of a mixed bag with on-and-off wind conditions, but the swell stays in the 5ft to 6ft range. The Sunday afternoon session on the 30th is the one to aim for – light winds and clean.

Now, keep your eye on Monday the 31st of August. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but there’s some cross-onshore bump. The afternoon though... it goes absolutely dead calm with 0 mph wind and glassy conditions. The swell is 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong at 1922. It's set up for excellent conditions, but with that size and length, it's really for experienced surfers. The crowd here can be a factor sometimes, so expect some company.

September starts with a hangover. Tuesday the 1st is a mess with strong winds and poor conditions. That taste of clean surf returns on the 3rd, but it's smaller around 4ft.

Now, for the long-range promise. It’s a bit far out so treat it with some caution, but from the 6th of September onward, the size is going to pump. The 7th and 8th of September are looking special. Monday the 7th has a solid 10ft SW swell, clean cross-off winds, and it's rated as excellent for experienced surfers – the combined energy is a massive 3385. That is not for the faint of heart. Tuesday the 8th is another standout with a 7ft swell and a long 17-second period, and a gentle offshore wind cleaning it up perfectly. That late-period, clean groundswell is prime for this point.

We catch a bit of a break in the size on the 9th, but the swell comes roaring back. The 10th of September brings a massive 15ft SW swell with a strong 7280 combined energy. The wind is offshore, but that size is just too big for this break. It’s one to watch from the cliff, not from your board.

So, the pick of the litter? Wednesday the 26th of August for the immediate future, and keep a very close eye on Monday the 31st of August. For the big stuff, target the 7th and 8th of September, but that is expert territory.

Rusty.

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