
Surf Forecasts:
Fare Left surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,630 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s 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 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fare Left in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
IMPERIAL
Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Fare Left, but there's definitely some light at the end of the tunnel. The big news is a massive pulse of swell that shows up on the 9th, but Mother Nature is gonna be blowing a gale with it, so that's more of a "stay home and watch the cam" kinda day. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
We start off with a bang on Thursday the 6th. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the SSW, with a long, powerful 17-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 2322, and we've got a light breeze out of the SE keeping it clean. This is prime for the advanced crew, but that 7 ft at a place like this is gonna be a handful for anyone else. It's a real standout, but don't expect it to be empty – it's a known spot and it'll be working.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are a bit of a write-off. The swell stays up around 7 ft to 8 ft, but the wind swings around to a strong SE, blowing 15-19 mph, making for a lumpy, messy surface. The scores are low, and it's just not gonna be as clean.
Sunday the 9th is a monster day energy-wise, with the combined energy hitting 6365, but the swell is a solid 12 ft with a 28 mph cross-off wind. That's instructions for experts only, and even then, the conditions are just poor. The wind stays howling through Monday and Tuesday, so we're looking at a real rough patch.
Things start to get interesting again mid-week. Wednesday the 12th sees the swell drop to a more manageable 5 ft to 5 ft, but the wind swings offshore from the ESE. That's a game-changer. The morning is a bit tricky to paddle into, but the afternoon is clean and ridable. It's not the biggest, but it's a good window.
Then, we have a major gap. Thursday the 13th through Monday the 17th is a stretch of mostly poor conditions with strong side-shore winds, lumpy chop, and fading swell. The energy drops right off, and it's not worth paddling out.
Finally, the real reward comes next week. Wednesday the 19th is a hidden gem. The swell is tiny at 2 ft to 3 ft from the WSW, but the wind goes light offshore from the E. The combined energy is low, but the conditions are described as "very good" in the afternoon. This is the sleeper pick for the longboard or a mid-length – a clean, glassy session.
But the absolute best is saved for the 20th. Thursday the 20th is a clear winner. The swell is back up to 6 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, the combined energy is 1769, and the wind is a light 6 mph cross-off breeze. It's gonna be clean, lined up, and powerful. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but it's still a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a mix of one great day on the 6th and then a lot of wind. The second week rebuilds with a classic, clean window on the 19th and a real standout on the 20th. It's a waiting game, but it'll pay off.
Stay frothy, catch you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 |
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2322 | 1923 | 1450 | 1431 | 1867 | 3197 | 2002 | 1682 | 5135 | 5460 | 4570 | 3204 | 2449 | 2144 | 1548 | 1106 | 984 | 1074 | 972 | 713 | 875 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:04PM0.13m | 1:22AM0.16m | 12:06PM0.13m | 00:38AM0.17m | 11:39AM0.15m | 00:28AM0.18m | 11:49AM0.18m | 00:33AM0.19m | 12:09PM0.21m | 00:43AM0.20m | 12:31PM0.24m | 00:55AM0.21m | 12:55PM0.26m | 1:10AM0.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:25AM0.09m | 6:37PM0.09m | 7:12AM0.10m | 6:07PM0.07m | 6:30AM0.09m | 6:07PM0.04m | 6:17AM0.07m | 6:21PM0.01m | 6:20AM0.05m | 6:40PM0.00m | 6:32AM0.03m | 7:01PM-0.00m | 6:49AM0.02m | 7:22PM0.00m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 49 | 9 | 10 | — | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 |
2322 | 1923 | 1450 | 1431 | 1867 | 3197 | 2002 | 1682 | 5135 | 5460 | 4570 | 3204 | 2449 | 2144 | 1548 | 1106 | 984 | 1074 | 972 | 713 | 875 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNW 13 | ESE 12 | NW 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | ESE 13 | S 16 | SSW 13 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | S 18 | SSW 13 |
81 | 81 | 74 | 60 | 63 | 18 | 8 | 60 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 35 | 255 | 491 | 11 | 10 | 226 | 405 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 21 | ESE 13 | — | — | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 90 | 17 | — | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 35 | 31 | 6 | 31 | 10 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
— | — | 34 | 87 | 90 | 57 | 216 | 124 | 381 | 460 | 630 | 776 | 664 | 600 | 853 | 829 | 709 | 1165 | 865 | 838 | 737 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 187 | 3362 | 1051 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 | 3362 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 | 2464 |
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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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