Lefthanders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in. Let’s talk about Lefthanders.

The outlook for the next 16 days is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a massive, powerful groundswell setting in, but it’s going to be too big for this break for a long stretch. The real window for a good session is a specific, narrow window early next week.

The water is sitting at 67°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year, so you can leave the thick suit at home.

The first chance to even think about paddling out starts on Friday afternoon, 31st July, but don't bother. We’ve got a 13ft SW swell with a 19 mph westerly wind. That’s onshore junk. The combined energy is a massive 7564 – plenty of power, but it's all messy. Pass.

Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August keep the big swell going, but the wind turns cross-offshore. The problem is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Saturday morning is 13ft, Saturday afternoon jumps to 16ft and Sunday holds at 12ft and 10ft. The energy is still huge (10760 on Saturday afternoon). No good for a paddle.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday morning, the 3rd of August. That’s the one. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the SW, and the period is a very long 15 seconds. This is proper groundswell. The wind is glassy – as light as it gets at 3 mph from the NNE. That’s a major positive. The forecast says excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. The combined energy is still a solid 1575, so there’s power. For a reef break like Lefthanders, this long-period swell is perfect. It’ll bend and wrap in beautifully. It’s a very consistent spot, so you’ll get waves. The downside? It’s often crowded, so bring your patience.

Monday afternoon drops off a bit with a 7ft swell and onshore wind, so hit the morning session.

Tuesday the 4th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds and an 12ft swell. Poor conditions.

Wednesday the 5th of August morning is another one to watch, but it’s a big step up in size. We’re looking at 15ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The wind is cross-shore from the NNW. The forecast says wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The energy is 10754. For experienced surfers only, and even then, it’s pushing it. The rest of that week and into the second week is a parade of massive, dangerous surf. From Thursday the 6th through to Saturday the 15th of August, the swell fluctuates between 13ft and 28ft, often with strong or gale-force winds. The energy values go through the roof, hitting 44885 on the 9th and 53715 on the 15th. That’s beyond dangerous for a paddle. If you’re a kite surfer, the setup from the 5th onwards might be more interesting than surfing.

So, the bottom line: Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is your best bet. Glassy, clean, and a solid 6ft groundswell. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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