Right and Left Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m looking at the forecast for the next 16 days, and the only spot that’s got any real data coming through is Right and Left Side. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent as hell, so don’t be expecting a wave every set. It also gets crowded sometimes, so keep that in mind. Water temperature is sitting at 85°F, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing weird there.

The first few days are a total write-off. Thursday morning, 27th August, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the ENE with only 11 seconds of period, and it’s cross-on with a light breeze. The combined energy is just 104 (weak), and the comment says “poor surf conditions.” That’s the theme until things start trying to change around the 30th. Sunday morning, 30th August, there’s a 6ft swell from the west, 11 seconds, and the energy climbs to 906 (strong) – but it’s still onshore wind and the forecast calls it marginal at best. The next few days are similar: up to 7ft west swell on Monday, Tuesday, but the wind is onshore or cross and the quality is still poor or marginal.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Wednesday morning, 2nd September, we get a proper shift. The swell is 6ft from the west, period 10 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the ESE, 10 mph, giving us gentle offshore and clean conditions. The combined energy is 838 (strong) and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a standout session – clean, 6ft west swell, offshore winds. The afternoon is similar. Thursday 3rd Sept gets a bit messy with stronger wind, although the swell direction swings to WNW. Friday 4th sees a 8ft west swell, but it’s cross-shore, so it’s not as good.

The real gem is Saturday morning, 5th September. We’ve got a 6ft west swell, period 10 seconds, and glassy conditions – zero wind. The energy is 593 (moderate), and it’s marked as “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the best of the lot. Clean, glassy, 6ft west swell. After that, Sunday 6th and Monday 7th still have decent swell (5ft to 5ft, west) and good offshore wind, though the swell is smaller. The rest of the second week tails off with smaller waves and less favourable wind, so the real standouts are definitely the 2nd and the 5th of September.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off, but hang tight for Wednesday 2nd September and Saturday 5th September – those are your best bets. The 2nd has offshore winds and 6ft west swell, the 5th is glassy with 6ft west swell. Remember, this reef is for advanced surfers, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t be surprised if you’re waiting a while between sets. But when it’s on, it’s on.

Rusty.

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