The Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for The Left. It’s a point break, exposed to the northwest, and it’s fairly consistent, but this run is a bit of a mixed bag with a whole lot of wind and wild water to get through before we see the good stuff.

We’re looking at a stretch where things get rough almost straight away. The water temperature here is sitting at about 57°F, which is only a touch warmer than usual for this time of year—nothing to write home about. The first few days are a write-off for a decent session, with strong winds and messy conditions dominating.

Friday the 4th has some early swell at 6ft from the west, but the southerly wind is only moderate, and the energy level is moderate (718). It’s rideable but not special. By the afternoon, forget it—a near gale from the west at 37 mph and a massive, unruly 15ft swell (energy of 3020) makes it a total mess. Saturday and most of Sunday are similar: strong cross-shore winds, lumpy waves, and nothing clean enough to get excited about.

The following week doesn’t look much better. Monday the 7th has some 5ft west swell, but the wind is still cross-offshore and fresh, making it just average. Tuesday the 8th sees the swell jump to 10ft from the west with a very long period of 12 seconds (energy 2254), but the wind is howling. That one’s only for experts if you can find a window, but the wind will ruin it for most. The pattern of strong winds and messy cross-chop continues right through until the middle of the month.

However, there is a standout on the horizon. Monday, September 14th is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 12ft swell from the west-northwest with a period of 10 seconds (energy of 2550) and, crucially, a clean south wind blowing offshore. That combo at a point break like The Left is a recipe for excellence. The water will still be around average temp, but the conditions are set for some proper waves for experienced surfers. It will be big, so this isn’t one for beginners, but for the crew who can handle it, that morning session is the best on offer in this entire outlook.

After that, things stay fairly ordinary. The second week has some smaller, cleaner windows—like the morning of Saturday the 19th with 4ft from the west-northwest and light offshore winds—but nothing compares to that Monday the 14th dawn patrol.

All in all, it’s a long wait with a lot of crap weather, but that one morning of the 14th is the true blue standout. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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