
Surf Forecasts:
Fare Left surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, S swell with 2,650 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fare Left this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fare Left in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour for the crew who think in imperial.
Fare Left is a reef break that needs a decent swell and the right wind to turn on. Right now, the first few days are flat or messy. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th have tiny 2 to 3ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it ugly. Not worth the drive.
Sunday the 12th sees a 5ft SW swell (combined energy 1048), but it’s cross-shore and only a 2/10 quality, so still poor. Monday the 13th has similar 5ft SW swell with cross-off wind in the afternoon, giving you clean 7ft waves (1560 energy). That’s a bit better but still marginal.
The first real pulse comes around Wednesday the 16th. We’ve got a solid 6ft S swell with a long 16-second period (2530 energy) and clean cross-off wind. That’s a proper groundswell, and for a reef like Fare Left, long-period S swell can create some beautiful lines. But the quality scores are still low – wind or tide may not cooperate.
Thursday the 17th stays strong: 7ft S swell, 15-second period, but cross-shore wind chops it. Friday the 18th holds 8ft S swell (2033 energy) with clean conditions, still marginal.
Then things get good. Sunday the 19th into Tuesday the 21st: the wind turns offshore – fresh ESE and ENE breezes. On Tuesday the 21st, we’ve got 6ft SSW swell with an insane 19-second period (2391 energy) and moderate offshore wind. That’s a standout. The waves will have massive energy, long sets, and smooth faces. For experienced surfers, that’s a dream.
But the big standout is Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th. Thursday the 24th morning brings 10ft SSW swell (3701 energy) with light offshore wind and clean conditions. That’s expert territory – big, powerful, and perfectly groomed. Friday the 25th morning holds the same 10ft S swell (3161 energy) with moderate offshore wind. These two days are your best bet for epic, clean, heavy waves. The water temp is about 81°F, which is normal for this time of year.
Heads up: Fare Left can get crowded sometimes, so if you want a peak to yourself, hit it early on those offshore days.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a dud. The second week builds with solid S swell, but the real gems are Tuesday the 21st and especially Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th. Big, clean, offshore – that’s when this reef will be pumping.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
166 | 146 | 191 | 281 | 260 | 380 | 573 | 600 | 1672 | 734 | 1560 | 1623 | 1221 | 859 | 770 | 593 | 1306 | 1031 | 1742 | 2117 | 1285 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:04AM0.15m | 00:07AM0.17m | 11:32AM0.17m | 00:30AM0.18m | 12:01PM0.19m | 00:51AM0.18m | 12:32PM0.21m | 1:12AM0.18m | 1:03PM0.23m | 1:32AM0.19m | 1:35PM0.24m | 1:52AM0.19m | 2:06PM0.24m | 2:12AM0.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:42PM0.06m | 6:12AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.03m | 6:23AM0.07m | 6:41PM0.01m | 6:41AM0.06m | 7:10PM0.00m | 7:02AM0.04m | 7:39PM0.01m | 7:26AM0.03m | 8:07PM0.02m | 7:51AM0.02m | 8:34PM0.03m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
144 | 134 | 191 | 281 | 260 | 349 | 573 | 600 | 1672 | 734 | 1560 | 1623 | 1221 | 847 | 770 | 593 | 430 | 832 | 1742 | 2117 | 1285 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | NNE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
77 | 31 | 140 | 41 | 24 | 380 | 475 | 275 | 19 | 387 | 13 | 486 | 635 | 859 | 544 | 474 | 11 | 11 | 763 | 545 | 423 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | SW 18 | NNE 8 | SSW 20 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | S 14 | S 14 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 16 | NNW 16 | NW 15 |
166 | 146 | 42 | 125 | 121 | 171 | 30 | 319 | 14 | 253 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 202 | 297 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 47 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 6 |
49 | 62 | 68 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1306 | 1031 | 36 | 1110 | 182 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2464 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 37 | 1042 | 163 | 37 | 153 | 153 | 3786 | 37 | 37 | 3362 | 3362 | 3362 | 3362 | 3371 | 152 | 3362 | 1051 |
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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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