Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the scoop on Fare Left. Let’s break it down.

First thing, the water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing crazy. The forecast starts off a bit rough, but there’s some real promise later on.

We kick off on Friday, August 28th. Honestly, it’s a write-off. A strong southeast wind is howling, making a mess of things. There’s some southwest groundswell coming in at about 4ft with a long 17-second period, and the energy is cooking (1290), but that wind just kills it. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday the 29th looks better, but there’s a catch. The swell builds nicely to 8ft in the morning, hitting 10ft by the afternoon, still from the SSW with that long 16-second period. The energy is pumping hard (3373-4204). Wind is offshore from the ESE at 25 mph – that’s strong. It’ll be clean, glassy lines, but paddling into those monsters will be a real fight. This is advanced territory only. With the size over 8ft, it’s strictly for experts. It’s a brutal, beautiful sight.

Sunday the 30th is more of the same. Solid 8ft swell in the morning, easing to 8ft in the afternoon. Energy is still thumping (2688-2177). Offshore ESE wind at 18 mph keeps it clean, but that strong breeze makes it a battle. It’s a stunning wave if you can get out there, but it’s a serious grind.

Monday the 31st sees the swell drop to a more manageable 5-6ft from the SSW. The period drops to 13-14 seconds, and the wind backs off to a moderate 15 mph cross-off. This starts to feel more friendly. The energy is down to moderate (947-1124). It’s clean, but nothing to write home about.

Now, here’s the turning point. Tuesday, September 1st, the wind goes light. Only 9 mph from the ESE, straight offshore. The swell is smaller, 4ft from the S with a 12-second period and much weaker energy (397), but the conditions are magic. Gentle offshore and clean. It’s not big, but it’s the kind of day where you can just enjoy the glide.

A quiet spell follows Wednesday and Thursday, with smaller, sleepy swell. Then, we hit gold.

The standout is Friday, September 4th. This is the one. Morning session: crystal clear conditions, and a light 6 mph offshore breeze from the east. The swell is a meaty 8ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. The energy is raging (2708). This is big, powerful, clean groundswell at a reef break. It’s for advanced surfers only due to the size, but the quality is undeniable. Saturday the 5th is almost as good. Swell drops to 6ft, but the wind is even lighter, gentle offshore. It is excellent and clean. You can feel the stoke.

Sunday the 6th is a great end to the week. Swell is 5ft, wind is a moderate 12 mph offshore, the whole package is "very good". It’s a smaller, clean version of the earlier fun.

After that, the second week gets patchy. Monday the 7th sees the south wind pick up and mess things up. A bit of a lull for a few days with onshore slop. A new pulse of 7ft SSW swell arrives on Wednesday the 9th, but the wind is cross-off and the quality is only marginal. A small blip of clean, offshore wind returns on Friday the 11th with a 4ft, 16-second SW groundswell (energy at 656), which is a nice but small note to end on.

So, to sum it up: the first weekend is for the brave and the strong, but the real gold is on Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September. Mark those dates, and keep an eye on that glassy window on Tuesday the 1st for a quieter, clean session. This is a spot that demands respect, and when it lines up, it delivers.

Rusty.

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