Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what the next couple of weeks are looking like for this spot. It's gonna be a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows to get excited about.

Overall, we’re looking at a long stretch of solid, consistent swell, but that consistent wind is the issue. For the most part, a strong offshore breeze will keep things clean, but it'll also make paddling out a real workout. The standout period is definitely the first few days, with a big pulse of long-period groundswell. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year.

We’ve got a significant run of surf starting now. Fare Left (a reef setup for advanced surfers only) is the only game in town, and it’s gonna be pumping right from Sunday the 30th of August. A powerful SSW groundswell pushes in at 8 ft with a very long 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2688 – that’s strong, serious water moving. The strong easterly offshore wind, 25 mph, will have surfaces glassy but it’ll be a battle to get out back. This is expert territory. The swell holds into Monday the 31st, still a solid 6 ft and 14-second period from the SSW, with a fresh 19 mph offshore. The energy is still hefty at 1156.

Through Tuesday the 1st of September, the size drops to a more manageable 4 ft from the S, but the period is still a meaty 12 seconds. The wind drops to a moderate 12 mph offshore, making it the most user-friendly session of this early run. For the crew at that expert level, the absolute best on offer is Saturday the 5th of September afternoon. The swell is 5 ft from the SSW, the wind is a clean 16 mph offshore, and the conditions are noted as excellent for experienced surfers.

Mid-week, things get tricky. Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a tiny 2 ft bump from the SSW but with a super long 18-second period, and the wind goes cross-offshore. The energy is anemic at 377, making it a poor surf day. That’s our clearest gap in quality. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th see the swell pick back up with fresh offshore winds, but the quality is still noted as marginal.

Looking into the second week, things are more promising but less certain. Sunday the 6th of September morning looks beautiful: 4 ft from the SSW, very light 6 mph offshore winds. Clean, easy paddling, but a bit weaker. The real standout in the long range is Sunday the 13th of September. A new pulse of SSW swell hits 5 ft (5 ft that afternoon) with a solid 14-second period and a combined energy of 1638. The wind is a moderate 12 mph cross-offshore, keeping it clean. If that holds, it’ll be the best day of the second week. The run finishes on Monday the 14th with a 5 ft SSW swell and light winds, a nice mellow end to the outlook.

Stay safe out there, it’s a reef and the big days are no joke.

- Rusty

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