The Wharf Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what The Wharf Lefts has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's going to be a long stretch of pretty ordinary surf, so don't get your hopes up too high.

We've got a consistent, persistent cross-offshore ENE wind blowing for the vast majority of the forecast, which is a good thing – it will keep the surface clean. The problem is the swell. For the first week and a half, from Monday the 13th right through to Monday the 20th, we're looking at small, weak swell (moderate combined energy around 334 to 496). It's mostly around 2ft to 3ft from the SW or W, with periods hitting that goldilocks 14-17 second range, so there’s some nice groundswell texture. But the forecasts are all calling it "marginal" or "poor surf conditions". It's just too small to really light up this reef.

The water temp is sitting at about 79°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year.

The nearest thing to a standout over the next week is a bit of a stretch. Wednesday the 15th morning has the cleanest look – still tiny at 2ft from the W, but with a gentle breeze and a long 15-second period. It’s still a “marginal” call, but it’s about as good as it gets for a quick, clean session on a longboard. The same goes for Thursday the 16th morning, with 2ft from the W (14 seconds), despite the wind picking up to 16 mph.

After that, the swell really drops off. From Friday the 17th right through to the end of the first week, it’s all 1ft to 2ft with combined energy falling below 200 – weak stuff. The wind stays annoying at 16-19 mph.

Things don't improve much going into the second week. From Monday the 20th to Saturday the 25th, it's the same story: tiny 2ft to 3ft swell with strong ENE winds. The combined energy does bounce back up a few times (over 400 on the 20th morning and 24th), but it's still just not delivering any power.

Then, on Sunday the 26th, we see a small shift. Still small at 2ft, but the period is a nice 15 seconds from the SSW. The wind finally eases back to 9 mph. It’s marginal, but it’s the first sign of a change.

The real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 27th afternoon. The wind turns glassy from the ESE at only 3 mph. There's a 2ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is still low at 153, but that glassy surface is an absolute treat. It's described as "surfable but very ordinary" – so, tiny but clean. Perfect for a twilight log session if you're desperate.

Tuesday the 28th? The last day of the forecast is a dud. 1ft to 1ft, barely anything. It's over.

So, the honest truth? There's no single standout session in this whole 16-day outlook. The closest we get is the glassy, tiny conditions on Monday the 27th afternoon. For the rest of it, if you're itching for a paddle, focus on the mornings from Wednesday the 15th to Thursday the 16th, or the Sunday the 26th, when the wind is lighter. Keep expectations low – it’s a flat spell for The Wharf Lefts.

Rusty.

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