Lefthanders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's break it down.

We've got a solid 16-day window, but it's a split personality. First few days have some gems for the right surfer, but the second week is a full-on heavyweight brawl. The only spot in town is Lefthanders, a very consistent reef break that's beginner-friendly at normal size. Water temp is 66°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

The first real standout is the morning of July 28th. Tuesday kicks off clear with a light offshore breeze from the ESE at 6 mph. Swell is a solid 10 ft out of the SW, with a 14-second period, packing a massive amount of energy (3929). This is a classic groundswell—long, powerful, and proper. Thing is, at 10 ft, this is already too big for beginners, and it's pushing into expert territory. The wind is light and offshore, so the face will be glassy, but you need to be solid on your backhand to handle this. The afternoon stays clean with a glassy cross-shore, but the swell is still maxing out.

July 29th, Wednesday, the size drops a bit. The morning sees 8 ft SW swell with a 13-second period (3068 energy) and a cross-offshore breeze from the NE. This is still a big, powerful wave, but it's now in that sweet spot for experienced surfers. The wind is clean, the energy is there, and Lefthanders will be reeling off nicely. Afternoon is similar with 7 ft, still clean and cross-off. This is the best the forecast will offer for the average good surfer.

Thursday the 30th drops further to 6 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is a moderate NNE breeze. The waves are still there, but the quality fades. It's more of a cruiser session than a standout.

Friday the 31st is where it starts to get ugly. The wind swings NW and picks up, turning cross-onshore, and the swell jumps to 12 ft then 13 ft. The energy is massive (6882, 7246), but the wind is ruining it. This is a messy, blown-out situation. Not your day.

Saturday, August 1st, is a wild card. The swell is even bigger at 15 ft, but the morning has a clean ESE cross-offshore wind. The energy is enormous (8727). This is a beast of a wave, for experienced chargers only. Sunday the 2nd drops back to 8 ft, with a clean NE cross-off in the morning. It's a good wave, but the tide might be a factor.

Monday, August 3rd, the morning is still 8 ft, but the wind is moderate. The afternoon turns to light rain and a strong cross-onshore. By Tuesday the 4th, the wind is onshore and strong, and the swell is 10 ft to 12 ft. This is a full-on mess.

Now, the second week. August 5th is a pure beast. An 18 ft WSW groundswell, 17-second period, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy reading is 18051, which is bonkers. This is a massive, powerful, and dangerous swell. Only for the absolute elite, and even then, it's a survival mission. The 6th is blown out by strong winds. The 7th sees another 18 ft to 23 ft pulse, but with a strong cross-onshore. The 8th and 9th are just raw, wind-affected, and massive. The 10th through the 12th stay in the 21 ft to 23 ft range, but the wind finally cleans up again. The energy is through the roof (26,000+), but these are waves for experts only.

So, the bottom line: The best on offer is Wednesday, July 29th at Lefthanders. 8 ft of clean, powerful SW groundswell, with a cross-offshore breeze. It's a pure, rippable reef wave for the experienced surfer. If you're a beginner, save your energy for a smaller day. The second week is a spectacle of raw power, not a place for a paddle.

Rusty.

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