
Surf Forecasts:
Fare Left surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 22s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fare Left in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 22s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this forecast for Fare Left. We’ve got a really solid run of surf coming up. It kicks off slow on Saturday afternoon, but the following week builds into something special. The standout period is from around Monday the 14th of September through to Wednesday the 16th, and again towards the end of the month. Let’s take it day by day.
We start Saturday afternoon, September 12th. Small 1 ft SSW swell, but with a super long 22-second period. It’s clean enough with an east wind blowing offshore. Not much to write home about energy-wise (283), but the conditions are pleasant. A quiet start.
Sunday the 13th is where we start to see some life. Both morning and afternoon offer 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, period dropping from 19 to 18 seconds, still long-period groundswell. The wind holds steady from the east, offshore, and the energy jumps way up (823 in the morning, 972 in the afternoon). Surf is clean and building.
Now, Monday the 14th is the first real standout. Monday morning brings a 4 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The wind is from the northwest at just 3 mph – glassy conditions. The energy is strong (1044). This is the moment for experienced surfers. That glassy, clean face is going to be a dream, and with Fare Left being a reef break, that long-period swell will line up beautifully. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep that in mind. Monday afternoon turns a bit messy as the wind swings cross-onshore, so make the most of that morning window.
Tuesday the 15th is another cracker. Morning has 6 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the southeast. Energy is high (1840). The afternoon holds similar at 6 ft and 1922 energy. Both sessions are clean and set up for experienced surfers. This is prime territory.
Wednesday the 16th is the absolute peak. Morning has 8 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, offshore east-southeast wind at 12 mph, and a massive energy reading of 2658. Afternoon nudges up to 8 ft with energy of 2897. This is expert-only territory, no question. The waves will be powerful and consistent, with that long-period groundswell wrapping perfectly into the reef. The wind stays offshore and clean all day. If you’re good enough, this is the day.
Thursday the 17th starts with a glassy 8 ft SSW swell (14 seconds, energy 2079), but the afternoon gets blown out by a strong 25 mph SSE wind. That’s messy and not worth it. Friday the 18th is similar – solid 7 ft SSW swell but with fresh cross-offshore winds that keep things clean but not ideal.
The weekend of September 19-20 sees the swell ease back. Saturday morning has 6 ft S swell, then afternoon drops to 5 ft SSW with offshore wind and good conditions. Sunday stays in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, clean, with offshore winds. A nice end to the week.
The second week is more up and down. There’s a bit of a lull around Monday September 21st and Tuesday 22nd with smaller, less consistent surf. Wednesday the 23rd offers a 5 ft SW swell in the morning, but conditions are mixed. Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th have some clean, offshore windows with 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell – fine for a relaxed session.
But the real standout in the second week is Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th. Saturday morning has 5 ft SW swell, 18-second period, offshore east wind, energy of 1491. Saturday afternoon is 4 ft SSW, 17 seconds, 1132 energy. Sunday holds similar, with 5 ft SW in the morning and 4 ft SSW in the afternoon, both with strong offshore winds and solid energy (1087 and 1161). Conditions are clean, the swell has good period, and the wind is favourable. This is another top-tier window for experienced surfers. Just keep in mind that crowds can show up at Fare Left, so get in early.
The water temperature is about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed.
Overall, the best days are Monday morning September 14th, Tuesday September 15th, and Wednesday September 16th, with a second standout window on Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th. Big, clean, powerful surf – not for beginners, but for those who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 22 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
181 | 569 | 782 | 903 | 1033 | 986 | 1207 | 1335 | 1693 | 1809 | 2323 | 2648 | 2887 | 2754 | 2079 | 1838 | 1564 | 1465 | 1377 | 1202 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09AM0.24m | 1:30PM0.25m | 1:24AM0.24m | 1:43PM0.22m | 1:35AM0.22m | 1:51PM0.19m | 1:39AM0.20m | 1:47PM0.16m | 1:35AM0.18m | 1:26PM0.14m | 1:18AM0.17m | 12:46PM0.13m | 00:48AM0.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.02m | 7:22AM0.00m | 7:34PM0.03m | 7:39AM0.01m | 7:41PM0.04m | 7:54AM0.03m | 7:43PM0.05m | 8:03AM0.04m | 7:33PM0.06m | 7:58AM0.06m | 6:56PM0.06m | 7:14AM0.08m | 6:07PM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
67 | 569 | 782 | 903 | 1033 | 986 | 1207 | 1335 | 1693 | 1809 | 2323 | 2648 | 2887 | 2754 | 2079 | 1838 | 1564 | 1465 | 1377 | 1202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
181 | 49 | 41 | 48 | 52 | 61 | 45 | 58 | 56 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 39 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 | SSE 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
35 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 46 | 58 | 84 | 123 | 147 | 113 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | E 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | E 6 |
39 | 89 | 113 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 38 | 27 | 32 | 11 | 83 | 79 | 97 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2111 | 2111 | 2111 | 2111 | 2111 |
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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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