Lefthanders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Lefthanders.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid pulse of swell heading our way, but it’s gonna take a few days to really clean up and become truly surfable. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the spring suit might feel a bit more comfortable than usual.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Sunday the 23rd is a non-starter. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell, but it’s coming in with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is moderate (2766), but the conditions just aren’t there.

Monday the 24th is a tease. The morning session shows a 10ft SW swell with a 9 mph NW cross-on breeze. The forecast says the swell is too big for this break, and the wind is not helping. It’s a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s fairly choppy. The afternoon only gets worse.

Tuesday the 25th is a total no-go, with strong winds and rain. The swell is pulsing, but the wind is howling. Forget it.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday the 26th. This is the big one. We’re looking at a massive 18ft WSW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is through the roof at 19143. The morning is clean, with a light 6 mph SSE cross-offshore breeze. The water is going to be a wild, powerful beast. This is strictly for experts only. The size and power will be intimidating, and that long period means it’ll be fat and fast, best left to those with serious skills. The afternoon stays clean, but the size is still 16ft.

Thursday the 27th is another one for the experienced crew. An 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period is still pumping (5785 energy), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SE at 19 mph. It’s clean, but the power is still very real.

Friday the 28th is where it starts to get a bit more manageable. The morning is a highlight. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell, and for the first time, we get a proper offshore wind from the East at 12 mph. The conditions are clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the swell is still a bit big for beginners, but it’s a much better prospect. The afternoon drops to 6ft with a cross-offshore, but it’s a bit marginal.

Saturday the 29th morning offers an 8ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a clean cross-offshore NE wind. The energy is still high (4083), but the conditions are clean. This is a solid option for the experienced surfer.

Sunday the 30th through to Monday the 31st sees the swell staying in the 10ft to 12ft range, but the wind clocks onshore or cross-onshore, ruining the quality. The size is still too big for this break, and the wind makes it a mess.

September 1st onwards is a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell is still there, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore and strong, making it lumpy and choppy. The forecast is bleak right through to September 7th, where we see another huge pulse of 23ft to 25ft+ swell, but with onshore winds. It’s colossal, but it’s a mess.

The Best Bet: No doubt about it, Wednesday the 26th is the session to circle. The sheer size and power are the highlights, but only for the elite. For the rest of us, Friday the 28th morning is the best balance of size and clean conditions. Get out there early.

Rusty.

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