Lefthanders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks: Lefthanders. And straight up, this is a heavy-water reef break that’s going to be pumping, but it’s not for everyone. The water temp is sitting at a fairly average 67°, so nothing crazy there for this time of year.

We start off with a bang. Tuesday afternoon, July 7th, we’ve got a solid 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 15 second period. The combined energy is massive (4705), so there’s a heap of power in the water. Winds are cross from the south at 9 mph, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. But honestly, this swell is too big for the break. It’s an expert-only zone right out of the gate.

Wednesday the 8th is a real standout. Morning sees a 12ft WSW swell with a 16 second period, even more energy (6067), and a light cross-on breeze. But the afternoon is where it’s at – glassy conditions with a 12ft, 15 second groundswell. That is a special, rare moment of absolute clean power. But again, this is only for the most experienced surfers. That size is no joke.

Thursday the 9th gets messy. Strong onshore winds up to 16 mph in the morning and choppy cross-on winds in the afternoon turn it into a complete write-off. The swell drops to 8ft, but the quality is just not there.

Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are where things get interesting for the average experienced surfer. Friday morning sees a clean 5ft WSW swell with 14 second period, light offshore wind – that’s a very nice, manageable size for a reef, and the energy is still moderate (1427). Saturday morning is even better: pure glass, 8ft SW swell, 13 seconds. The energy is picking up (1801). These are your best windows for a solid session without being completely maxed out.

Sunday the 12th is a big day. Morning is clean with offshore wind but a 10ft swell – too big. The afternoon, however, is the highlight of the whole forecast. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell, 14 second period, and clean cross-off winds. The combined energy is a massive 5119, and the comment calls it exceptional for experts. That Sunday afternoon session is the one to circle on the calendar.

Monday the 13th keeps the swell big (12ft) with offshore winds, but it’s just too much for the break. Tuesday the 14th is messy with strong winds, and Wednesday the 15th through Saturday the 18th is a real rough patch – strong onshore winds, thunderstorms, rain, the whole deal. The swell stays big (10ft to 13ft) but the conditions are absolutely brutal.

We get a glimmer of hope on Saturday the 18th afternoon with clean cross-off winds and a 10ft swell, but it’s still too big. Sunday the 19th is smaller (6ft) but the conditions are only marginal with lumpy wind.

The final run looks promising. Monday the 20th has a clean 8ft SSW swell with moderate offshore wind. That’s a good, solid session. Tuesday the 21st afternoon is a true beauty: glassy conditions, 8ft SW swell with a long 15 second period. That is another standout session. Wednesday the 22nd morning is also clean with a 7ft SW swell, perfect for experienced surfers to get some great waves.

So, the bottom line: This is a spot for experts only for the majority of the period, especially the first week. If you’re not deep into the advanced category, stay away. For those who are, Sunday July 12th afternoon and Tuesday July 21st afternoon are the absolute gems. The rest of the time is either too big, too windy, or just marginal. Keep an eye on those windows.

Rusty.

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