Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the only spot that's got anything on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a total wash. There's a gap from now until the end of the month with nothing worth a second look. The wind is just howling cross-off, making a mess of the surface.

But then, things get real. The story starts to kick off on the morning of Saturday, August 29th. We've got a solid 7ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16 second period. The combined energy is a strong 3015, so there's serious power. And the best part? We finally get a proper offshore wind out of the ESE. This is a standout window, but only for the experienced crew. The water temp is sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

Now, the warning. This is Fare Left, a reef break for advanced surfers only. With that size and that long a period, it's going to be a heavy, demanding wave. It's a fairly consistent spot, and with that offshore wind, it'll be clean as a whistle. But it's going to be a real battle to paddle into. If you're not on your game, this one will spit you out. Expect crowds to be possible, as it's the only game in town.

Sunday the 30th of August keeps the good vibes going. Another morning of 8ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, with a fresh offshore breeze. The energy is still strong at 2486. It's a touch smaller than Saturday, but it's still a serious wave. This is your second-best window, and it might be a little more forgiving than the peak on Saturday.

Heading into the first week of September, the swell backs off a bit. Monday the 31st of August has cleaner 6ft SSW swell with lighter offshore winds, making for a more manageable day. Tuesday the 1st of September is a bit of a letdown, with the swell dropping to 4ft and the wind going cross-offshore, so the quality drops.

There's a little lull mid-week, but then we get another pulse on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning sees 7ft SSW swell building through the day to 8ft, with fresh offshore winds again. The energy is solid at 2082. It's a strong return, but the real standout is definitely Friday the 4th of September. The morning has a powerful 8ft SSW swell, with a 15 second period and moderate offshore winds. The combined energy is a beastly 3241. This is the other true standout of the whole forecast. For experienced surfers only, this is the one to circle on the calendar.

The pattern fades again after that, with a few smaller, cleaner days around the 6th and 7th of September, but nothing that compares to those two big weekends. The 7th of September Monday morning is a nice note to end on, with a clean 5ft SSW swell and light offshore winds, described as excellent for experienced surfers. It's a solid session, but not the headline act.

So, to sum it up: The two big standouts are the Saturday the 29th of August and the Friday the 4th of September mornings. Both are for advanced surfers only, with big, powerful, clean swell. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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