Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Fare Left over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow burner, but there’s some serious potential building for the more experienced crew. The water temp is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Sunday the 2nd has some clean, cross-off conditions but the swell is small and a bit junky. Monday the 3rd picks up with a clean, offshore wind and a small 3-ft SSW swell, but the energy is still moderate at best (393). It’s ridable, but nothing to write home about. Tuesday morning the 4th is tiny, but keep an eye on Tuesday afternoon. That’s where things start to get interesting: a clean 4-ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, glassy offshore wind from the ENE, and the energy jumps up to 561. That’s a very nice session shaping up, clean and lined up.

Wednesday the 5th is a solid day too. Offshore winds all day, a clean 3-4-ft SW swell, and wave energy in the moderate range (635 and 581). This is good, fun surf for an advanced surfer.

Now, Thursday the 6th sees a jump in size. We’ve got a 5-6-ft to 6-7-ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The energy is strong now (1900/2033) but the wind is a bit cross-off and there’s rain showers. It’s a big, powerful swell, and for a reef break like Fare Left, that long period will wrap in nicely. Definitely one for the experienced crew only.

The standout window really opens up from Friday the 7th through to Sunday the 9th. Friday the 7th is excellent: clean, moderate offshore wind, a solid 5-6-ft SSW groundswell with a 15-16 second period, and strong energy (1236-1527). This is top-tier stuff for experienced surfers. Saturday the 8th is even bigger. The morning shows an 8-ft S swell, and the energy is pumping (2457). The wind is offshore, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. The afternoon drops back to 4-5-ft but with an 18-second period from the SSW – incredible shape, but again, heavy.

Sunday the 9th is a beast. 10-ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, fresh offshore wind, and energy readings of 4692 and 3937. That is serious, serious power. If you’re an expert, this is your day. The swell is huge and the wind is clean, but it's not for the faint of heart.

After that, the swell backs off a bit. Monday the 10th is still excellent (7-ft, strong energy, offshore wind), but Tuesday the 11th onward gets messy. The wind picks up into the 18-22 mph range, and the quality drops. By Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th, we’re looking at poor, blown-out conditions with strong winds and lumpy seas. There’s a gap of poor surf from around the 12th to the 15th.

There’s a flicker of hope on Sunday the 16th with a building 6-ft S swell (17-second period, strong energy 3028) but the wind is cross-off, so it’s not pristine. Monday the 17th sees another 10-ft pulse, but again, it’s cross-off and lumpy.

So, the true standout is the window from Friday 7th August to Sunday 9th August. The best single session? I’d be looking at Saturday 8th August afternoon. The swell drops to 4-5-ft, but the period is a staggering 18 seconds from the SSW, the wind is offshore, and the energy is still massive (2396). That is a very, very long, clean, powerful groundswell on a reef. Perfection for the advanced surfer, but expect crowds – it’s a known spot and it’s “sometimes” busy.

Rusty.

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