Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Fare Left has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a real mixed bag of conditions on the way. The first few days have some size but the wind is a bit of a factor. The real standout in the whole period looks to be around Friday 11th September – that’s the one to pencil in. Water temp is a comfortable 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Starting off Monday 31st August, we’ve got a 6ft SSW swell pushing in, but the wind is a fresh ESE at around 15-18 mph, offshore. It’s clean but the combined swell energy is massive at 1112 – that’s some serious power. This is one for the experienced crew only. The quality is marginal but the size is there.

Tuesday 1st September drops down to 4ft from the S, period around 12 seconds. Still offshore, energy down to 453. Clean, but nothing special.

Wednesday 2nd is tiny – 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, so it’ll wrap around the reef, but the height is small. Energy is moderate at 383.

Thursday 3rd bumps back up to 5ft SSW, 15-second period, energy 889. Winds are fresh offshore again, but it’s still considered marginal.

Friday 4th September is where things get serious. We’re looking at 8ft SSW, 16-second period, and combined energy of 2682. That’s very strong. This is expert-only territory. Wind is offshore at 18 mph, so it’ll be clean, but it’s going to be a handful.

Saturday 5th September is still solid at 6ft SSW, period 15 seconds, energy 1546. The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers. Moderate offshore wind, so the reef should be offering up some nice, powerful lines.

From Sunday 6th through to Thursday 11th, the swell fades. Sizes drop from 5ft down to 2ft, energy drops off a cliff. Winds are mostly cross-off. It’s clean but small.

Then we hit Friday 11th September – the highlight. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the E at 12-15 mph. Combined energy is 535, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one. Clean faces, good period, and the reef will be working nicely. Not too big for a good intermediate, but still has some power.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th are messy – risk of thunderstorms, light variable winds, and small swell. Monday 14th through Tuesday 15th sees a bit of a build with some long-period SW groundswell (18 seconds) but the wind stays cross-off. It’s a waiting game.

So, for the big-wave crew, Friday 4th September is your day. But for the best all-round session with clean conditions and proper shape, get yourself to Fare Left on Friday 11th September.

Rusty.

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