Surf Forecasts:
Fare Left surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
708 | 1305 | 1977 | 3373 | 4204 | 4139 | 2684 | 2173 | 1592 | 1106 | 929 | 679 | 371 | 356 | 324 | 223 | 395 | 691 | 1014 | 1479 | 1568 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:07PM0.26m | 1:10AM0.23m | 1:25PM0.26m | 1:22AM0.23m | 1:41PM0.25m | 1:33AM0.23m | 1:55PM0.23m | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:06PM0.21m | 1:48AM0.21m | 2:09PM0.17m | 1:48AM0.19m | 1:53PM0.15m | 1:33AM0.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.01m | 7:13AM0.00m | 7:37PM0.02m | 7:31AM0.01m | 7:51PM0.04m | 7:49AM0.01m | 8:01PM0.05m | 8:05AM0.03m | 8:02PM0.07m | 8:15AM0.04m | 7:44PM0.08m | 8:09AM0.06m | 6:58PM0.08m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
569 | 1305 | 1977 | 3373 | 4204 | 4139 | 2684 | 2173 | 1592 | 439 | 929 | 679 | 371 | 356 | 224 | 230 | 220 | 691 | 1014 | 1479 | 1568 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 10 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SSE 6 | ENE 8 | N 15 |
708 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1106 | 18 | 15 | 47 | 44 | 324 | 223 | 395 | 11 | 34 | 240 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | NW 10 | N 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | — |
34 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 42 | 32 | 85 | 58 | 63 | 5 | 5 | 41 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 |
538 | 769 | 791 | 770 | 725 | 675 | 686 | 617 | 552 | — | 392 | 339 | 291 | 246 | 338 | 39 | 58 | 483 | 309 | — | 331 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3239 | 3239 | 3230 | 3230 | 3323 | 2443 | 2443 | 2303 | 1051 | 2442 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 157 | 152 | 187 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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