Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a chat about what’s coming up at Fare Left. The next couple of weeks see a bit of a slow start but there’s some proper swell building for the second week, which should get the blood pumping.

Water temp is sitting at 79° which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

First up, we’ve got a few days of small stuff from Wednesday 9th through to Saturday 12th. Swell heights are hovering between 1ft and 4ft from the SW and SSW, with periods around 13 to 17 seconds so there’s some reasonable energy in the water, but the energy is low to moderate. Winds are side-off or offshore, so the waves will be clean enough, but the size just isn’t there to get excited about. It’s the kind of window you’d only bother with if you’re desperate for a splash.

Things start to lift properly on Sunday 13th. Clean, offshore breezes and swell pushing up to 4ft from the SSW, period around 18-19 seconds. The energy jumps into a strong range – that’s a proper shot of groundswell moving in. Monday 14th holds similar with 4ft SSW swell, solid energy, and still clean conditions in the morning. The afternoon gets a little cross-off but remains good. This marks the start of the better run.

Now, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th see the swell kick up into the 6ft to 7ft range. That’s starting to push into more serious territory. Winds are cross-off but keep the face clean. The energy hits strong levels – that’s strong wave energy, no mucking about. The period holds at 16 seconds, which means lined-up sets with proper punch. This is advanced reef surfing and not for beginners.

Thursday 17th is a real standout. We’ve got a 6ft to 6ft SSW swell and the wind turns offshore from the east. That’s a golden combination for Fare Left. Clean faces, moderate offshore breeze, and strong energy. The period drops a touch to 12-13 seconds, but the quality of the surf makes this the best day of the window.

Friday 18th backs off a touch to 5ft SSW but still holds good shape with cross-off breezes. Energy remains strong. The weekend after that (19th-20th) is smaller and messier with cross-on winds, so a bit of a lull.

Then we’re back on for Monday 21st. This is the big one for the long-range forecast. A solid 8ft SSW swell rolls in with a 14-second period and very strong energy. Morning winds are light offshore, so early doors will be glassy and powerful. That’s an expert-only wave at that size. Afternoon gets a bit more cross-shore, so best get it early.

Beyond that, the swell hangs around the 5ft to 6ft mark through Tuesday and Wednesday with clean conditions but stronger breezes picking up later in the week. There’s some push in the water but the wind will test your paddle fitness.

Best on offer: Thursday 17th for the clean offshore conditions and solid swell, and Monday 21st September for the biggest, most powerful groundswell – but only if you’ve got the skills to handle it.

It’s a reef break, so expect some crowd factor at times, especially when it’s clean. On the bigger days, it’ll sort the men from the boys.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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