Surf Forecasts:
Fare Left surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 2,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1034 | 2011 | 1715 | 1251 | 1045 | 850 | 523 | 437 | 339 | 184 | 171 | 125 | 322 | 1102 | 893 | 643 | 505 | 478 | 444 | 429 | 452 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:55PM0.26m | 1:10AM0.21m | 1:19PM0.27m | 1:25AM0.22m | 1:43PM0.27m | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:04PM0.25m | 1:58AM0.22m | 2:22PM0.23m | 2:10AM0.21m | 2:33PM0.20m | 2:16AM0.20m | 2:32PM0.17m | 2:10AM0.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:22PM0.00m | 7:09AM0.01m | 7:42PM0.01m | 7:30AM0.00m | 8:00PM0.03m | 7:51AM0.01m | 8:16PM0.04m | 8:11AM0.02m | 8:27PM0.06m | 8:29AM0.04m | 8:32PM0.07m | 8:41AM0.05m | 8:23PM0.08m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 |
1034 | 2011 | 1715 | 1251 | 1045 | 850 | 523 | 437 | 339 | 184 | 171 | 125 | 117 | 1102 | 893 | 643 | 505 | 478 | 108 | 86 | 452 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SE 12 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 |
459 | 37 | 62 | 175 | 161 | 95 | 77 | 56 | 28 | 35 | 23 | 88 | 322 | 75 | 103 | 64 | 183 | 263 | 256 | 194 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | NNE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | SSW 19 | NNE 10 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 11 |
37 | 9 | 37 | 14 | 72 | 74 | 69 | 65 | 37 | 58 | 38 | 31 | 118 | 14 | 12 | 37 | 10 | 33 | 444 | 429 | 117 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — |
389 | 373 | 247 | 117 | — | — | — | 91 | 120 | 86 | 96 | 135 | 94 | 107 | 194 | 236 | 189 | 152 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2442 | 2442 | 2111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 187 | 2111 | 152 | 2442 | 0 | 0 | 1051 | 1051 | 2111 | 2111 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
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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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