Fare Left Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.71° S 151.04° W

Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fare Left sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.4° 

Fare Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fare Left surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,809 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fare Left this week:

The surf forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fare Left in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, how’s it going? This is Rusty here, looking at what we’ve got on the menu over the next sixteen days. It’s a bit of a mixed bag at first, but there’s a real beacon of hope coming our way if you’re patient.

We start off this Sunday, the 16th, with a clean little south swell running. The water’s a warm 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The problem today is that the wind is up at 16 mph from the ESE, making things a bit bumpy and the energy is only moderate (431). It’s a low point to kick things off, honestly. Monday the 17th is more of the same – clean lines, sure, but the wind is still on the stronger side, keeping the quality from really getting going.

Now, Tuesday the 18th afternoon is where I start to perk up. The wind drops right out, going glassy, and we’ve got a solid 4 ft swell from the SSE with a decent 14-second period. The wave energy bumps up to a strong 1039. That’s proper surf for those who know what they’re doing. It’s still a bit of a reef setup though, so keep your head on a swivel.

The real standout, the one I’ve got my eye on, is next Sunday, the 23rd of August. We’re looking at a very strong 7 ft swell from the SSW, but it’s the morning session on the 23rd that’s the pick. The swell is 5 ft, but the period is a long 18 seconds and the wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. The combined energy hits a whopping 2250. That’s a serious groundswell and with that offshore wind, Fare Left is going to be firing. It’s an advanced spot, and for good reason – this swell will be powerful and demanding, but for the crew that’s hungry, it’s the best on offer all period. The waves could get tricky with that long period, it might want to stand up a bit square on the reef, but the offshore wind should dial it in.

Through the second week, from the 24th onward, we’ve got a sustained run of solid SSW swell, mostly between 5 ft and 7 ft, with consistent offshore easterly winds. The energy levels stay high, often in the 1500 to 2000 range. It’s a long run of decent-to-good surf, but the wind does get a bit fresh, especially on the 26th with a risk of thunderstorms and gale-force winds. That’s one to skip. For the rest, from the 27th to the 31st, it’s a clean, strong, offshore wind pattern with a solid 5 ft to 7 ft swell. It’s all good, but that Sunday the 23rd is the one you want to call in sick for.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re after the best of the best, get on Fare Left on the morning of the 23rd. The rest of the fortnight is a solid, consistent run of surf, but that one morning is the standout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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S
16
1.1
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15
1.5
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14
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S
13
1.4
SSE
12
1.2
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12
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSE
14
1.1
SW
16
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17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
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16
1.7
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15
1.8
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14
1.7
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13
1.9
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12
1.7
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
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14
1.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
506
831
736
569
384
395
605
595
655
726
832
1271
1271
1042
1062
731
788
1700
1314
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Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
25
E
15
NE
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
NE
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
S
15
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25
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25
SSE
25
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35
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:22PM0.23m
2:10AM0.21m
2:33PM0.20m
2:16AM0.20m
2:32PM0.17m
2:10AM0.18m
2:08PM0.14m
1:48AM0.16m
1:19PM0.13m
1:14AM0.16m
12:17PM0.13m
00:36AM0.16m
11:45AM0.15m
00:15AM0.17m
Low Tide
8:11AM0.02m
8:27PM0.06m
8:29AM0.04m
8:32PM0.07m
8:41AM0.05m
8:23PM0.08m
8:41AM0.07m
7:42PM0.09m
8:00AM0.09m
6:29PM0.07m
6:40AM0.08m
6:05PM0.05m
6:15AM0.07m
6:05PM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Fare Left Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fare Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fare Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fare Left surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fare Left) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fare Left may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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