The Wharf Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s cut to the chase about the surf ahead.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks at The Wharf Lefts are pretty average. There’s no big swell on the horizon, but there are a couple of windows where the wind gets right and the ocean looks inviting.

The water is sitting at 80°, which is about par for the course this time of year. Nothing wild there.

This Saturday the 15th is a total loss. We’ve got a near gale blowing from the ENE at 31 mph, and it’s going to be a battle. The waves are only 3ft, so it’s not even worth the hassle. It would be more about survival than fun.

Sunday the 16th teases us a bit. The swell builds to 6ft from the SSE, but the period drops to a junky 8 seconds. This is short-period wind swell, all close together and unorganized. The cross-shore wind from the ESE at 16 mph will just chop it up. The energy is moderate, but for a reef setup, it’s going to be a messy, bumpy mess. Maybe a kite surfer’s dream, but not ours.

Monday the 17th brings the swell down to 3ft from the S with a better 14-second period. The energy is still weak, and while the wind is a moderate cross-offshore breeze, it’s clean. The issue is there’s just not enough volume of water. The forecast calls it marginal, and I’d agree.

From Tuesday the 18th through to Thursday the 20th, we’re in a holding pattern. Swell heights are tiny, between 1ft and 2ft, with long periods from the SW. It’s clean, but it’s flat. You’d be lucky to find a ripple. The energy is low, so don’t get your hopes up.

Now, for the one bright spot in this whole window: Friday the 21st. The swell is still small at 2ft, but it’s from the SW with a 17-second period, and the wind dies right off – just 3 to 6 mph from the ENE. That’s glassy conditions, pure and simple. It’s not going to be a big day, but for a longboard, you could get some really smooth, peeling waves off the reef. This is your best bet of the whole forecast. Just keep in mind that with that long period, it might break a bit straight on the sand – the reef will offer the better shape.

Saturday the 22nd looks similar. Light ENE winds early, with a chance of thunderstorms later. The swell holds at 2ft from the SW with a 16-second period. It’s workable, clean, but still small. Sunday the 23rd sees the wind pick up to 16 mph from the ENE, keeping it clean but the swell starts to back off.

From Monday the 24th onward, things get a bit more ordinary. The swell swings around to the SSW, the periods drop to 14-15 seconds, and the wind stays breezy from the ENE at 16-19 mph. It’s still clean, but the size is tiny and the models are calling for poor surf conditions.

The last week, from the 25th to the end of the month, looks pretty flat. Wave heights hover between 2ft and 3ft, and the energy is weak. There’s just no push in the water. It’s a stretch of nothing, and that’s not unusual for this place. It can change, but right now, I wouldn’t be holding my breath for any big event.

So, if you’re keen to get wet, Friday the 21st is your day. It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest and most promising session on offer. Otherwise, it’s a good time to practice your yoga.

Rusty.

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