Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming our way for Fare Left. This is a long-range run, so let’s get into it.

First up, the water temp sits at 80°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there. The reef at Fare Left is built for proper groundswell, and we’ve got a solid window of building energy ahead.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Saturday morning, the 12th, you’ll see small 2ft lines from the SW, but it’s clean with an easterly offshore breeze. The energy is weak (155) though, so don’t get too excited. By Saturday afternoon, the swell drops to 1ft but the period jumps to a long 22 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy (283), suggesting better shape for the crew who can wait.

Sunday the 13th is when it starts waking up. Morning sees 3ft SW swell with 19-second period, and combined energy is solid (698). You’ll get rain showers but that easterly offshore keeps it clean. By Sunday afternoon, it builds to 4ft, the period stays long at 18 seconds, and the energy vaults to 973. This is when it gets good.

Now, the standout window kicks off Monday the 14th. Morning has 4ft from the SSW, glassy conditions with a 17-second period, and energy hits a strong 1044. That’s proper. Monday afternoon is even better – 5ft, glassy, with the same long period and energy soaring to 1308. This is top-shelf for experienced surfers. The reef will love that long period.

Tuesday the 15th sees the swell push into the 6ft to 6ft range with 16-second intervals and combined energy around 1893 to 1912. Winds are light cross-off so it stays clean, but at nearly 6ft, this is getting solid. Wednesday the 16th is the true peak – 7ft to 7ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and energy up at 2202 to 2457. That’s very strong energy. Clean offshore winds keep it lined up, but at this size, it’s only for advanced crew.

Thursday the 17th starts with a glassy 8ft and energy at 1978, but by afternoon the wind swings onshore and it gets messy with a cross-chop. Friday the 18th stays messy with strong cross-off winds and 7ft swell, so the quality drops right off.

Saturday the 19th sees a return to form – 7ft dropping to 6ft from the S, 12-second period, gentle offshore. Energy is still strong (1194 to 1128) and it’ll be clean. After that, the swell fades through the 20th and 21st into the 2ft to 3ft range with dropping energy, but still clean with offshore breezes.

Into the second week, there’s a promising pulse around Tuesday the 22nd with a 4ft SSW groundswell, 17-second period, and energy near 979. Winds are moderate offshore. Longer range, Wednesday the 23rd has 5ft from the SW but with fresher winds, and Thursday the 24th is similar. Things ramp up again Friday the 25th with a 6ft to 6ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and energy up to 2274. That’s a big number. Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th keep delivering with 5ft to 6ft and clean conditions. All of these second-week swells are for experienced surfers.

If I had to pick the true standout, it’s Monday the 14th – glassy, long-period groundswell, building to clean 5ft. That’s the pick of the run for clean, powerful reef waves. A close second is Wednesday the 16th for raw size and power, but you’ll need to be on your game.

Crowds are reported as “sometimes” at Fare Left, so expect a few other heads out, but it’s not a zoo.

Signing off, Rusty.

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