Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this forecast for Fare Left. We’ve got a really solid run of surf coming up. It kicks off slow on Saturday afternoon, but the following week builds into something special. The standout period is from around Monday the 14th of September through to Wednesday the 16th, and again towards the end of the month. Let’s take it day by day.

We start Saturday afternoon, September 12th. Small 1 ft SSW swell, but with a super long 22-second period. It’s clean enough with an east wind blowing offshore. Not much to write home about energy-wise (283), but the conditions are pleasant. A quiet start.

Sunday the 13th is where we start to see some life. Both morning and afternoon offer 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, period dropping from 19 to 18 seconds, still long-period groundswell. The wind holds steady from the east, offshore, and the energy jumps way up (823 in the morning, 972 in the afternoon). Surf is clean and building.

Now, Monday the 14th is the first real standout. Monday morning brings a 4 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The wind is from the northwest at just 3 mph – glassy conditions. The energy is strong (1044). This is the moment for experienced surfers. That glassy, clean face is going to be a dream, and with Fare Left being a reef break, that long-period swell will line up beautifully. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep that in mind. Monday afternoon turns a bit messy as the wind swings cross-onshore, so make the most of that morning window.

Tuesday the 15th is another cracker. Morning has 6 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the southeast. Energy is high (1840). The afternoon holds similar at 6 ft and 1922 energy. Both sessions are clean and set up for experienced surfers. This is prime territory.

Wednesday the 16th is the absolute peak. Morning has 8 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, offshore east-southeast wind at 12 mph, and a massive energy reading of 2658. Afternoon nudges up to 8 ft with energy of 2897. This is expert-only territory, no question. The waves will be powerful and consistent, with that long-period groundswell wrapping perfectly into the reef. The wind stays offshore and clean all day. If you’re good enough, this is the day.

Thursday the 17th starts with a glassy 8 ft SSW swell (14 seconds, energy 2079), but the afternoon gets blown out by a strong 25 mph SSE wind. That’s messy and not worth it. Friday the 18th is similar – solid 7 ft SSW swell but with fresh cross-offshore winds that keep things clean but not ideal.

The weekend of September 19-20 sees the swell ease back. Saturday morning has 6 ft S swell, then afternoon drops to 5 ft SSW with offshore wind and good conditions. Sunday stays in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, clean, with offshore winds. A nice end to the week.

The second week is more up and down. There’s a bit of a lull around Monday September 21st and Tuesday 22nd with smaller, less consistent surf. Wednesday the 23rd offers a 5 ft SW swell in the morning, but conditions are mixed. Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th have some clean, offshore windows with 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell – fine for a relaxed session.

But the real standout in the second week is Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th. Saturday morning has 5 ft SW swell, 18-second period, offshore east wind, energy of 1491. Saturday afternoon is 4 ft SSW, 17 seconds, 1132 energy. Sunday holds similar, with 5 ft SW in the morning and 4 ft SSW in the afternoon, both with strong offshore winds and solid energy (1087 and 1161). Conditions are clean, the swell has good period, and the wind is favourable. This is another top-tier window for experienced surfers. Just keep in mind that crowds can show up at Fare Left, so get in early.

The water temperature is about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed.

Overall, the best days are Monday morning September 14th, Tuesday September 15th, and Wednesday September 16th, with a second standout window on Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th. Big, clean, powerful surf – not for beginners, but for those who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be special.

Rusty.

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