The Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright surfers, Rusty here with the full picture for The Left over the next 16 days. It's a rocky road, but there are a couple of proper sessions if you know where to look.

Most of the run is going to be windy, lumpy, and pretty ordinary. But we've got a clean day early on and then an absolute monster of a groundswell for the brave.

Let's start. Thursday September 3rd is a total loss – cross-shore and messy with a 6ft west swell. No good. Friday September 4th is a nightmare – the afternoon brings a near gale and a terrifying 20ft swell. Don't even think about it.

Saturday September 5th stays lumpy and over 6ft. Not the day.

Finally, Sunday September 6th. The morning offers a small 2ft west swell with a clean offshore wind. It's small, but rideable. The afternoon is the better choice – a 4ft west swell, still clean with an offshore breeze. The energy is low (200), but you’ll be surfing clean waves when there’s nothing else around. There are *often* a few locals out, so expect some company.

Monday September 7th and Tuesday the 8th are blown out. Strong winds and messy onshore junk. Wednesday September 9th and Thursday the 10th are poor, though Thursday morning is clean with tiny knee-high waves – not worth the drive.

Friday September 11th is flat and weak.

Now, the first standout: Saturday September 12th. Get out there for the morning. We're looking at a clean 8ft west swell with glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (545) and the direction is perfect. This will be a good, solid session. The afternoon gets bigger and messier, so make the most of the dawn patrol.

Sunday the 13th still has size – 10ft of west-northwest swell – but the cross-onshore wind messes it up. Only for the experts in the lineup.

Monday the 14th is messy again, and we lose the size.

Then, the big one: Tuesday September 15th. The afternoon is looking at a massive 18ft west-northwest swell with a 16-second period. The wave energy is enormous (15,233). For the elite crew, this is as good as it gets, but this is a beast. Only expert surfers should be in the water. The cross-shore wind might keep it from being perfect, but the power is all there.

Wednesday September 16th is still big – 15ft to 13ft, still on the cross-shore wind. Massive sets, but challenging conditions.

The last few days into Friday September 18th drop back to a more manageable but inconsistent 7ft.

The water at The Left is running at 57°F, about 1°F above the norm for the season – not a big deal, just your standard chilly dip.

Bottom line: your best bet is the clean, glassy morning of Saturday September 12th for quality 8ft west swell. If you're chasing the adrenaline of a lifetime, the afternoon of Tuesday September 15th will deliver the heaviest swell of the forecast.

Keep it salty.
Rusty.

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