The Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got one spot lighting up the 16-day window, and it’s a classic point break that's gonna keep us honest. The Left is the only game in town, so let's get into it.

The pattern starts with a bit of a wait. Tuesday the 28th has a small 4ft swell from the North, but with a light rain and a cross-off breeze, it's clean. The swell energy is moderate at 442 (combined energy), and the 9-second period will give you some shape. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday the 29th morning sees a jump in size to 7ft from the West, with a 9-second period and a solid 879 (combined energy) in the water. The wind is a fresh cross-off from the WSW, so it’ll be clean but windy. This is a substantial swell, nearing the top end for intermediates, but with the right tide, The Left could have some punchy lines. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore, so grab the morning.

Thursday and Friday the 30th and 31st are a write-off. The swell drops and the wind turns onshore or cross, making for poor conditions.

Saturday the 1st of August has a slight pickup to 4ft from the West, but the wind is strong and the swell period is a short 6 seconds. It’s choppy and weak – not worth the paddle.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 2nd of August morning. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the WNW, with a 7-second period and a heavy 585 (combined energy) behind it. The wind is a fresh cross-off from the WSW, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful swell. For a point break like The Left, it’ll be a bowly, fast wave. This is only for experienced surfers; 8ft is pushing it for anyone else. The crowds are possible here, so don’t expect it to be empty.

The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are poor with onshore winds. Wednesday the 5th has a little 2ft clean wave but it’s weak.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are a bust. The swell is tiny and the period is pitiful.

Then, another promising window arrives. Saturday the 8th of August morning has a clean 4ft swell from the WNW with an 8-second period and 201 (combined energy). The wind is a gentle cross-off, so it’ll be smooth. This is a much more manageable size for intermediate surfers, with enough push to be fun.

Sunday the 9th is glassy in the morning, but the swell is only 2ft. It’s clean but small. The afternoon brings a longer period 10-second swell from the NW at 4ft, but it’s a cross-on breeze. That longer period will make the waves steeper, so watch out for sections.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are small and weak again. The energy drops right off.

Finally, Wednesday the 12th of August morning offers a solid end to the forecast. A 3ft swell from the North with an 11-second period and 237 (combined energy). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the WSW. That long period is a groundswell, and for The Left, that means long, clean lines with good shape. The energy is moderate, but the quality will be there.

Overall, the best bets are the Sunday the 2nd of August morning for the big wave crew, and the Saturday the 8th of August morning for a more accessible, fun session. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit should do you fine.

Rusty.

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