Surf Forecasts:
Fare Left surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Alright, we've got a sixteen-day window on the cards, and the standout is clear from the get-go. The first few days are the pick of the litter, but there's a bit of a lull to work through later.
The action kicks off Thursday, August 13, with Fare Left pumping. This is a serious reef break, advanced only, so don't even think about it if you're not experienced. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period pushing some real grunt into the break. The combined swell energy is massive at 1251 (moderate wave energy). The wind is doing us a favour too, blowing offshore from the ENE at 15 mph, keeping those faces clean and lined up. It's going to be an excellent session for those who can handle it. Built for it, really.
As we roll into Friday, the swell eases to around 4ft, still from the SSW, but the wind swings cross-offshore and the quality drops. The call for the rest of the weekend into Monday is pretty average – smaller, cross-off breezes, nothing special. There's a noticeable gap in quality surf from Saturday right through to Sunday, August 16, with only a small pulse of 2ft to 3ft swell showing up. Combined energy is weak, only 364 on Sunday.
Tuesday, August 18, sees a spike in energy with a 3ft swell but a very long 18-second period. That long period is great for points and reefs, but it can make beach breaks fat. The wind is messy though, so it's not a goer.
Now, for the real fella. The long-range forecast is pointing to something special. Look ahead to Saturday, August 22. We've got another pulse of SSW groundswell, hitting 8ft with a 15-second period. That's big. The combined energy skyrockets to 2286, which is strong. The wind? Offshore from the ESE at 15 mph. This is classic, heavy Fare Left. It's for experts only, obviously, but the waves are going to be epic. Definitely a standout session for the crew that knows the line-up.
After that, conditions stay interesting but mixed. Sunday, August 23 offers more excellent waves at Fare Left – 6ft swell with a 16-second period, glassy offshore winds in the morning – absolute perfection if the t-storms stay away. The following Monday, the 24th, looks excellent again, with 7ft from the SSW and clean morning conditions. A run of good winter swell, this is what you wait for.
But then the window closes a bit. From Tuesday, August 25, big southerly winds and lumpy conditions take over. The surf stays around 5-6ft, but it's messy. There's a few marginal options Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th with clean conditions and easing swell, but the power is gone compared to that big Saturday.
Keep an eye on Saturday, August 22. That's the one to circle. And remember, Fare Left is shallow reef. It's not a forgiving wave but when the stars align like it's looking, there's nowhere else I'd rather be.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1251 | 1045 | 850 | 523 | 437 | 339 | 184 | 177 | 121 | 248 | 513 | 1172 | 633 | 488 | 330 | 449 | 522 | 595 | 640 | 1133 | 2513 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:19PM0.27m | 1:25AM0.22m | 1:43PM0.27m | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:04PM0.25m | 1:58AM0.22m | 2:22PM0.23m | 2:10AM0.21m | 2:33PM0.20m | 2:16AM0.20m | 2:32PM0.17m | 2:10AM0.18m | 2:08PM0.14m | 1:48AM0.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:42PM0.01m | 7:30AM0.00m | 8:00PM0.03m | 7:51AM0.01m | 8:16PM0.04m | 8:11AM0.02m | 8:27PM0.06m | 8:29AM0.04m | 8:32PM0.07m | 8:41AM0.05m | 8:23PM0.08m | 8:41AM0.07m | 7:42PM0.09m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 8 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
1251 | 1045 | 850 | 523 | 437 | 339 | 184 | 177 | 121 | 74 | 513 | 1172 | 633 | 488 | 143 | 106 | 485 | 514 | 640 | 1133 | 2513 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 16 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
162 | 235 | 173 | 127 | 54 | 35 | 35 | 57 | 34 | 248 | 114 | 102 | 64 | 200 | 330 | 247 | 522 | 595 | 312 | 246 | 140 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | SSW 20 | WSW 12 | SSE 15 | SW 18 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
14 | 12 | 12 | 45 | 56 | 36 | 36 | 19 | 88 | 59 | 75 | 17 | 38 | 14 | 231 | 449 | 95 | 76 | 60 | 61 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 |
102 | — | — | — | 5 | 22 | 51 | 74 | 107 | 53 | 90 | 108 | 250 | 189 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 187 | 2442 | 2442 | 2111 | 2111 | 0 | 1 | 2111 | 2111 | 2111 | 49 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 37 | 152 |
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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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