The Wharf Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with ya right off the bat: we’ve only got one spot lighting up on the board for this whole 16-day stretch, and that’s The Wharf Lefts. It’s a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south, which is exactly where our best swell direction comes from. The water’s sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Now, looking at the immediate period, don’t bother paddling out just yet. For the first week and a half, from July 30th all the way through to August 9th, it’s a dry spell. The waves are either too small, weak, or the conditions are just plain poor. The wind is a steady cross-off from ENE but it’s strong, gusting up to 25 mph on the 1st of August, and the combined energy barely cracks triple digits – mostly sitting weak (under 100) or just moderate (100–200). Not worth your time.

After that long gap, things start to turn. The standout window hits on Monday the 10th of August and spills into the next couple days. Monday morning brings 3 ft of south-southwest groundswell with a solid 16-second period. That’s long-period energy, which is perfect for a reef like The Wharf Lefts – it’ll hold the shape and give you some proper lines. The combined energy jumps to 514 (strong), and the wind is a gentle 9 mph from the east, still cross-off but light enough that the surf is clean. That morning session is the best we’ve got. The afternoon dips a little with a risk of thunderstorms, but it’s still good.

Tuesday the 11th holds similar 3 ft swell from the same SSW direction, periods dropping to 15 seconds, and the energy is still solid at 388. The wind stays light and cross-off. This is your second-best window, but Monday morning is the pick.

By Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th, swell drops to 2 ft and the energy starts fading – still surfable, but nothing thrilling. The period is shorter at 12–13 seconds, so the quality won’t be as punchy.

One thing to note: The Wharf Lefts can get “sometimes” crowded, and with conditions this clean on the 10th and 11th, expect company. Also, this is a reef break, so respect the bottom.

In the second week, things peter out. Friday the 14th has a tiny 2 ft westerly swell with glassy morning conditions (wind at 3 mph), but the energy is only 57 – weak as dishwater. Not worth the paddle.

So to sum it up: hang tight through the first week-plus of doldrums, then make your move on Monday August 10th morning and maybe Tuesday the 11th. That’s your best surf of the whole outlook.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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