Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s coming our way.

The water’s sitting at about 56°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no wetsuit dramas.

We kick off on Sunday afternoon, 30 August at Left Point. Swell is 6 ft from the SW, with a 13-second period, and the energy is solid at 1346. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s a bit textured but clean. Not a classic, but a decent start.

Monday 31 August is the real deal. Morning has 7 ft SW swell, 14 seconds, and 1828 energy. Light cross-off wind. Then the afternoon goes glassy with a 10 mph offshore from the SSW, 7 ft swell, and 1982 energy. This is a clean, punchy session. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but the quality is there. Crowds are possible.

Tuesday 1 September – forget it. NNW wind at 28 mph, cross-on, and the swell is 6 ft to 5 ft, but it’s a total mess.

Wednesday 2 September morning is better. 6 ft SW swell, cross-off wind, clean. The afternoon gets bigger at 7 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and lumpy. Morning is your window.

Thursday 3 September – this is a big one. Morning: 10 ft from the WSW, 13 seconds, 5999 energy. Fresh cross-off wind, clean but pumping. This is over 8 ft, so experts only. Afternoon: 12 ft SW, 14 seconds, 7577 energy. Cross-off again. This is a heavy, powerful swell. For a point break, the long period will make it wall up. A standout for the brave.

Friday 4 September is a washout. Northerly winds, cross-on, 10 ft swell, but choppy and ugly.

Saturday 5 September – near gale. 35 mph winds, 13 ft swell. It’s a washing machine. Kite surfers might love it, but paddle surfers, stay home.

Sunday 6 September afternoon is a gem. Glassy conditions, 6 ft SW swell, 13 seconds, 1208 energy. Light wind, clean as a whistle. The morning is also good with 8 ft and clean cross-off. This is a top pick.

Monday 7 September to Wednesday 9 September has some onshore days, but the swell is big. The standout is Tuesday 8 September afternoon: 10 ft SW, 17 seconds, 5583 energy, and a gentle offshore from the SSW. Clean, powerful, and long-period. This is for experts.

Wednesday 9 September morning is massive: 12 ft SW, 19 seconds, 8365 energy. Experts only. Afternoon eases to 10 ft.

Thursday 10 September – morning is glassy with 12 ft SW, 16 seconds, 6234 energy. Afternoon has a light offshore, 13 ft SW, 16 seconds, 7658 energy. This is dangerous, heavy, and for the best of the best.

After that, Saturday 12 September afternoon is a beauty: 8 ft SW, 16 seconds, 4156 energy, with a gentle offshore. Clean and powerful.

Sunday 13 September afternoon also delivers: 10 ft SW, 18 seconds, 5266 energy, with a cross-off breeze. Clean and meaty.

The last day, Monday 14 September, is blown out by strong onshore winds, and the swell is too big for quality.

So, the standout days are Monday 31 August afternoon, Thursday 3 September morning (for experts), Sunday 6 September afternoon, Tuesday 8 September afternoon, and Saturday 12 September afternoon. Get on it when the wind is right.

Rusty.

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