Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, how’s it going? This is Rusty here, looking at what we’ve got on the menu over the next sixteen days. It’s a bit of a mixed bag at first, but there’s a real beacon of hope coming our way if you’re patient.

We start off this Sunday, the 16th, with a clean little south swell running. The water’s a warm 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The problem today is that the wind is up at 16 mph from the ESE, making things a bit bumpy and the energy is only moderate (431). It’s a low point to kick things off, honestly. Monday the 17th is more of the same – clean lines, sure, but the wind is still on the stronger side, keeping the quality from really getting going.

Now, Tuesday the 18th afternoon is where I start to perk up. The wind drops right out, going glassy, and we’ve got a solid 4 ft swell from the SSE with a decent 14-second period. The wave energy bumps up to a strong 1039. That’s proper surf for those who know what they’re doing. It’s still a bit of a reef setup though, so keep your head on a swivel.

The real standout, the one I’ve got my eye on, is next Sunday, the 23rd of August. We’re looking at a very strong 7 ft swell from the SSW, but it’s the morning session on the 23rd that’s the pick. The swell is 5 ft, but the period is a long 18 seconds and the wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. The combined energy hits a whopping 2250. That’s a serious groundswell and with that offshore wind, Fare Left is going to be firing. It’s an advanced spot, and for good reason – this swell will be powerful and demanding, but for the crew that’s hungry, it’s the best on offer all period. The waves could get tricky with that long period, it might want to stand up a bit square on the reef, but the offshore wind should dial it in.

Through the second week, from the 24th onward, we’ve got a sustained run of solid SSW swell, mostly between 5 ft and 7 ft, with consistent offshore easterly winds. The energy levels stay high, often in the 1500 to 2000 range. It’s a long run of decent-to-good surf, but the wind does get a bit fresh, especially on the 26th with a risk of thunderstorms and gale-force winds. That’s one to skip. For the rest, from the 27th to the 31st, it’s a clean, strong, offshore wind pattern with a solid 5 ft to 7 ft swell. It’s all good, but that Sunday the 23rd is the one you want to call in sick for.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re after the best of the best, get on Fare Left on the morning of the 23rd. The rest of the fortnight is a solid, consistent run of surf, but that one morning is the standout.

Rusty.

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