The Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, with a long quiet spell to start, then a bit of a pulse towards the end. The Left is the only game in town, and you’ll be waiting a while for anything worth getting wet for.

The first good wave I see is on July 24th. A solid 5ft swell out of the west, with a nice 12-second period, pushing the combined energy to 633. That’s moderate-to-strong energy, and the wind is cross-off from the ESE, so the lineup will be clean. The Left is a point break, so it’s well-suited to handle that long-period groundswell, shaping up nice. The water temp is around 55°, which is just about average for this time of year. The 25th holds similar size, 6ft on Saturday morning, also clean, with energy at 625, but the wind is a touch lighter. That’s the standout window – low-to-mid period, clean, punchy lefts.

Before that, from the 14th through the 23rd, it’s a real grind. The 14th has a 3ft swell, but it’s marginal due to tide. The 15th drops to 2ft, and from the 16th until the 23rd, it’s mostly poor surf with cross-on or onshore wind, lots of choppy conditions. The 23rd has a 3ft swell with a 12-second period and 290 energy, but it’s still flagged as poor. That’s a rough 10-day stretch where the swell just doesn’t align with the wind.

The 24th and 25th are the best bets. The Left will be handling a clean, 5ft to 6ft west swell through the mornings, with cross-off winds. The 25th Saturday morning is the pick of the bunch – 6ft, 10-second period, clean. It’s exposed to the NW optimum, and the swell is coming from the west, so it’s a good match. The energy is strong, so you’ll feel the push. It’s a fairly consistent break, so you can expect a few waves. Just be aware, crowds are possible here.

The 26th through the 29th see the swell fade back to 3ft to 5ft, and it’s all marginal. The 29th Wednesday morning has glassy conditions with a 3ft west swell, but it’s just ordinary.

So, in short: the first week and a half is a write-off. The real action is that 24th to 25th window. The 25th Saturday morning is your standout – clean, punchy, and the best swell energy of the whole run. Don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

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