Lefts
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One of the best spots on the coast for goofy footers.
Atmosphere:
Lefts is a thick wave and is more powerful than other waves of the same height.
The wave looks like its going to break much sooner than it actually does, which can make first timers sit out further than they need to.
Additional Info:
You can jump off the rocks at Banzai and paddle across the channel if you couln't be bothered paddling out from the beach, IMHO it'll only save you about 5 minutes.
Location
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on the right of the rock formation at forries beach (visible from lookout)
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Don't know |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
rights
0.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Suck up (Forresters)
0.34 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |