The Left Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.62° N 3.65° W

The Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Left sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.2° 

The Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Left surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with 260 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Left this week:

The surf forecast for The Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Left in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Left over the next 16 days.


G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this forecast like a hawk. Alright, the next 16 days start off pretty flat and quiet. The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t show until Monday the 20th, so we’ve got a solid gap of about nine days where it’s mostly small and messy. After that, it’s a bit stop-start, but there’s one moment that has me chewing my tongue.

The Left is the only break on the cards, a solid point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the NW. The water’s sitting at 55°F which is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

The first real standout lands on Monday the 20th in the morning. That’s a beauty. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the SW at 0 mph, and we’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the north with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy sits at 277 (moderate), and the conditions are glassy. It’s not huge, but for a point break, clean and glassy with that size should be super fun. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, so you might have some company, but with conditions like that, it’s worth it.

After that, the swell tries to kick a bit on Tuesday the 21st morning with 5ft from the west, but the period drops to 6 seconds and the wind is cross-off. It’s clean but short-period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. Not a standout.

Then on Thursday the 23rd, we’ve got a bigger pulse: 6ft from the north with a 10-second period in the morning, and the wind is light offshore from the north at 3 mph. The combined energy is 730 (strong). That’s a solid groundswell, and for a point break, that long period should set up nicely. But it’s a bit tricky – the afternoon has cross-on wind, and the morning is labelled “marginal” for tide or conditions. Still, a north swell with offshore wind on a point is a good bet. This one’s for the experienced crew: 6ft is getting up there, and the longer period means the sets will be punchy. It’s a promising one but a bit further out so less certain.

The other real highlight is on Sunday the 26th in the morning. Glassy again, with the wind from the north at 3 mph, and a 4ft north swell at 7 seconds. The combined energy is 208 (moderate). It’s not as big as the 23rd, but it’s clean and glassy, and the crowd factor might be a bit lower. Another fun one for the intermediate surfer.

The rest of the period is mostly small, choppy, or blown out. The 19th sees 8ft from the NNW with strong cross-onshore winds at 25 mph – that’s messy and only for the brave, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session. The 25th has 7ft from the NNE but with fresh cross-off winds, so it’s clean but big and a bit raw.

Best on offer? Without a doubt, Monday the 20th morning for the glassy, clean fun waves, and Sunday the 26th morning for a repeat of that glassy goodness. The 23rd morning is the big one for the experts, but keep an eye on the tides.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
267
203
129
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113
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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ESE
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High Tide
6:43PM4.48m
7:09AM4.50m
7:42PM4.70m
8:15AM4.66m
8:36PM4.92m
9:14AM4.82m
9:27PM5.10m
10:07AM4.91m
10:14PM5.21m
10:57AM4.92m
10:59PM5.25m
11:45AM4.85m
11:44PM5.19m
Low Tide
12:33PM1.81m
1:08AM1.85m
1:33PM1.67m
2:06AM1.53m
2:27PM1.53m
2:58AM1.22m
3:16PM1.44m
3:47AM0.99m
4:03PM1.40m
4:34AM0.87m
4:47PM1.44m
5:20AM0.88m
5:31PM1.54m
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Information about the The Left Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Left surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Left) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Left may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near The Left, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wick which is 38 km (24 miles) away and Kirkwall, 56 km (35 miles) away.

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