Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at Fare Left. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it's fairly consistent, exposed to a south-west swell. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is right about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on. The optimum swell direction is south-west, so when the direction gets it right, this place can fire.

We kick off Monday afternoon, 31 August, with a clean 5 ft southerly swell, period at a solid 13 seconds, and a fresh east offshore breeze. The combined swell energy is 927 (moderate), but the call is marginal due to tide, so it’s not a standout. Not a bad first session though if you’re keen.

Tuesday morning, 1 September, is cleaner again. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft from the south, period 12 seconds, east offshore at 12 mph. Wave energy down to 453 (moderate), but the conditions are rated good. This is a nice window for a relaxed paddle, but it's not the big one.

Then Wednesday and Thursday, 2 and 3 September, are a bit messy. The swell goes small and long-period on Wednesday (2 ft, 18 seconds) and 2 ft on the afternoon, still poor. Thursday morning picks up to 5 ft from the south-south-west, period 15 seconds, with a fresh east offshore, energy jumps to 889 (moderate), but the tide or something is making it marginal. The Thursday afternoon gets a bit more size at 6 ft, energy 1302 (strong), but still just marginal.

The real standout comes on Friday morning, 4 September. We’ve got a solid 8 ft south-south-west swell, period 15 seconds, fresh east offshore wind, and the combined energy is 2650 (very strong). This is proper groundswell, long period and a nice direction for the break, but it’s over 8 ft – so experts only. The afternoon holds the same size at 8 ft, energy 2716 (very strong). This is the best of the run. It’s still rated marginal for tide, but the size and power are there. If you’re experienced and the tide lines up, this is the session to aim for.

Saturday morning, 5 September, drops to 6 ft, still south-south-west, period 15 seconds, energy 1546 (strong), and the offshore breeze is moderate from the east-south-east. This one gets called excellent for experienced surfers. A bit more manageable size, clean, good power – another top pick.

From Saturday afternoon and into Sunday and Monday (6 to 7 September), the swell fades fast. We’re down to 4 ft and then 4 ft, period dropping to 12-13 seconds, with cross-off winds and moderate energy. Conditions go poor. It’s not worth stressing about.

Tuesday and Wednesday (8 and 9 September) see tiny waves, 2 ft to 3 ft, but with offshore winds and moderate energy. For a small wave session, the Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning have good conditions, but it’s not going to get your heart racing.

Thursday, 10 September, stays small, 2 ft to 3 ft, with light winds. The afternoon swings onshore from the west-south-west, so that’s a write-off.

Friday, 11 September, brings back a little pulse at 5 ft from the south-west, period 14 seconds, with moderate cross-shore winds and cross-chop. It’s only marginal, not a goer.

Saturday the 12th is similar, 4 ft to 3 ft, cross-shore, moderate energy, poor. Then Sunday the 13th has a long-period 2 ft to 3 ft south-west swell, period 19 seconds, but it’s small and clean with a cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate, but it’s not going to be a standout.

The last few days, 14 and 15 September, see tiny waves with fresh cross-off winds. Small, weak, poor conditions. Not worth a special trip.

Overall, the clear standouts are Friday the 4th (expert only) and Saturday morning the 5th (excellent for experienced). The consistency is fairly good here, so when the swell and wind line up, Fare Left delivers. Just don’t bring a beginner when it’s over 6 ft.

Rusty.

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