Lefthanders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at the long-range picture for Lefthanders. This is a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, with the optimum wind coming from the east. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but with the size we’ve got coming, you’ll need to know what you’re doing on most days.

The 16-day window kicks off on Monday the 20th, but honestly, don’t bother paddling out. Monday morning is 8.2ft of SW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is onshore from the west at 9.3 mph, and the combined swell energy is 2154 – plenty of juice, but it’s messy. That afternoon it’s even worse with 15.5 mph onshore wind and a score of zero. A total write-off.

Tuesday the 21st is a bit of a tease. The morning has a solid 9.8ft SW swell at 14 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore from the south at 12.4 mph, and the combined energy is a massive 2931. The guidance says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so it’s not a goer for most. The afternoon drops to 8.2ft, but the wind is still cross and messy.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd is where it gets interesting. The morning has 8.2ft of SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is light offshore from the ESE at 6.2 mph, and the combined energy rockets to 5183. The setup is described as exceptional for expert surfers, and the wave state is clean. This is a proper standout – that long period will make for some beautifully shaped waves at this reef, but it’s big enough that only experienced surfers should be in the water. The afternoon is even bigger at 11.5ft with a 15-second period and clean cross-offshore wind, but again, it’s too big for most.

Thursday the 23rd is still pumping. The morning has 8.2ft SW swell at 14 seconds with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 12.4 mph, and the combined energy is 2686. The afternoon is a gem: 7.5ft SW swell, a 13-second period, and the wind drops to a slight 3.1 mph from the NE, making it glassy. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the week for those who can handle it – clean, lined up, and not as thumping as Wednesday.

Friday the 24th sees the swell drop to 5.2ft with a 12-second period. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNE, and the combined energy is down to 859. It’s a smaller, cleaner day, very good for a more relaxed session, but not a standout.

Saturday the 25th is a complete mess. The wind howls from the north at 21.7-24.9 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop and poor conditions. The swell is short-period junk on the afternoon with only 8 seconds. Don’t even think about it.

Sunday the 26th is a monster swell but with howling onshore wind from the WSW at 28 mph. 14.8ft of SW swell with 14-second period and combined energy of 8711 – that’s a lot of water moving, but it’s a washing machine. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.

Monday the 27th is still huge with 13.1ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore from the SSW at 12.4 mph. The combined energy is 7221. The guidance says it’s too big for the break. The afternoon is 11.5ft but still choppy.

Tuesday the 28th brings a real change. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the SE at 6.2 mph, with 8.2ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is 2153, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even better with 8.2ft and a 13-second period, combined energy of 3333, and light cross-offshore breeze. This is another standout – clean, powerful, and manageable for strong intermediates.

Wednesday the 29th is another solid day. 6.6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, light offshore wind from the ESE at 6.2 mph, and combined energy of 2260. Clean waves for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops to 6.2ft with a very long 15-second period, still clean.

From Thursday the 30th, the swell backs off. 3.9ft to 3.6ft of long-period SSW/SW swell, but the wind is clean and cross-offshore. It’s small but workable.

Friday the

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