Lefthanders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a wild ride ahead. The ocean is absolutely pumping, but for most of this period, it’s going to be a case of too much of a good thing. The real standout for the whole window is Friday the 21st of August, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

The main event is Lefthanders. It’s a very consistent reef break that’s wide open to the swell, and it’s usually a dream for beginners. But don’t be fooled by the "beginner" tag this time. We’re looking at a solid 12ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, and the combined wave energy is a massive 5427 (moderate to strong). The water is a touch warmer than normal at 66°. The magic of Friday morning is the glassy, zero wind conditions. That’s about as clean as it gets. The problem is, at 12ft, this is expert territory only. The swell is simply too big for this spot, meaning it’s going to be a heavy, closed-out mess even for the skilled guys. The crowd situation is likely to be an issue, as this place gets packed. Friday afternoon is a write-off with a cross-onshore wind.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are more of the same – solid, powerful SW groundswell, but consistently ruined by strong cross-shore winds. It’s not going to be pretty. Monday the 24th morning offers a brief glimmer with a 10ft SW swell and a light cross-shore breeze, but it’s still too big for the break to be considered good.

We then hit a rough patch from Tuesday the 25th through to the end of the month. The swell is huge, hitting 16ft on the 26th, and the wind is howling onshore or cross-onshore. This is a stretch of poor, nasty conditions. The energy readings are off the charts, with a 16085 (strong to very strong) on the 26th, but it’s combined with a 22 mph cross-on wind. For a beach or reef setup like this, honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing session than a paddle-surfing one.

The light at the end of the tunnel comes on Friday the 28th of August. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the SW, with a 12-second period (moderate energy at 1693). But the real winner is the cross-offshore wind. This is going to be clean, lined-up, and powerful. It’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers, which is spot on. Saturday the 29th of August morning is also a good call, with a 6ft SW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. These two days are the best bets for anyone who knows what they’re doing.

After that, we’re back into the chaos. The first week of September is a write-off. Swell keeps pumping, but the wind is relentless, smashing everything apart. The 5th of September even shows a 23ft swell—that’s a full-on winter swell event, but completely unsurfable with 19 mph cross-on winds.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 21st of August morning is the standout for raw power and perfection, but it’s strictly for experts. For the average surfer, hold out for the clean conditions on Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of August. That’s your window.

Rusty.

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