Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break it down.

The first part of the run is a bit of a struggle. There’s solid swell coming through the middle of the month at Fare Left, but onshore and cross-shore winds keep things choppy and ugly. You’re looking at a few days of poor to marginal surf. The water temp is 81° with a small positive anomaly of 0.9°, so pretty average for the season.

Things start to clean up Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. The wind turns to a clean cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph, with 6ft of SSW swell and moderate wave energy (1927). It’s not a monster, but it’s rideable and clean.

The first real standout is Thursday morning, July 16th. You’ve got 8ft of S swell, a long 16-second period, and combined energy of 3121 – that’s strong, solid juice. The wind is cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph, and the report says clean. This is Fare Left at its best for advanced surfers. It might be a bit much for beginners.

Then, into the second week, Tuesday, July 21st morning brings a big spike: 10ft of SSW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, and fresh offshore wind from the ESE at 19 mph. The combined energy hits 6131 – huge. That’s a heavy, powerful groundswell with offshore conditions. You’ll want your wits about you. Crowds are sometimes, but the quality will be worth it.

Later, Friday, July 24th afternoon, you get glassy conditions with 8ft of clean, long-period SSW swell (15 seconds), no wind, and the report calls it excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a pure, glassy gem.

Best of the run: Thursday July 16th morning for solid power, Tuesday July 21st morning for the biggest, heaviest swell, and that glassy Friday July 24th afternoon for perfect, clean conditions. Nothing before July 14th is worth paddling out for.

Rusty.

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