Tandjung-Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for our local line-up.

We're looking at a stretch that's a bit of a mixed bag. The predominant wind is a consistent cross-on, which is a major factor for the next couple of weeks. It's not going to be a classic clean period, but there are a few windows where the conditions might just come together.

Let's start with the here and now. The water is sitting at 80°F, which is about bang on average for the time of year, so no need to worry about a surprise chill.

The first real standout I can see is shaping up for Friday the 28th of August. We've got a solid pulse of SSW groundswell coming through, with a long period of 16 seconds. The swell is pushing 8ft, which is serious size – that's expert territory, not for the faint of heart. The combined energy is a massive 3078, absolutely pumping. The wind is a gentle cross-on, which is about as good as it's going to get for this spot. The waves will be big and powerful, but the chop will be manageable. The tide might be a factor though, so keep an eye on it.

The build-up to that Friday is a bit of a grind. The whole week prior is looking pretty average with that persistent moderate cross-on breeze making for choppy, poor surf. The swell is consistent but the quality is just not there.

Looking further out, towards the end of the first week of September, we see another pulse. Monday the 31st of August has a very long period, 20 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That long period will make the 5ft - 6ft waves feel a lot more powerful, and it's a good bet for this reef break. The gentle cross-on wind returns on the 31st afternoon and again on Tuesday the 1st of September, offering the best chance for a session that isn't just a battle with the wind. The energy is strong at 2216 and 2073 respectively.

The rest of the second week, from the 3rd of September onwards, is a lot of the same story: moderate cross-on winds and poor-to-marginal surf. The energy drops off significantly, so don't expect much.

For the true standouts, I'd be bookmarking the Friday, 28th of August for the big, powerful SSW groundswell (8ft at 16 seconds) if you're an expert. And keep an eye on the Monday 31st of August afternoon and Tuesday 1st of September for a cleaner, slightly smaller window with that incredible 20-second period and light winds.

Heads up: Tandjung-Lefts is a consistent reef break, but it can get crowded sometimes. With the conditions being a bit average for a while, expect it to be busier on those better days.

Stay stoked, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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