Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next spell for Fare Left.

We’re looking at a solid run of swell, but it’s not a simple case of just paddling out. The first real action kicks off on Monday, 24th August, with a punchy 7.2ft S swell rolling in. The combined energy is a hefty 3147, so there’s serious power in the water. The water itself is sitting at 80.6°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The catch? The wind is howling out of the ESE at 25 mph. It’s offshore, which will keep the surface clean, but that strong breeze makes it a real chore to get out the back. This is advanced territory, and even then, it’s a battle. Conditions are similar through the afternoon, but the wind is cross-off, which is a bit more forgiving.

Tuesday, 25th August, the swell drops back to 4.6ft (975 energy) from the S. The wind is still a fresh cross-off from the SE, keeping it clean. It’s a step down in size, but it’s going to be a more manageable day. Still, the scores are low, so it’s not the best quality.

We hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday, 26th through to Thursday, 27th. The swell dips to around 3.0ft, and the energy is down to the 300s. The wind is still cross-off, but it’s just lacking the juice. Thursday offers a slight bump up to 4.3ft with a very long period of 16 seconds, but the energy is still moderate at 970.

Friday, 28th, is a write-off. The wind jumps to a near gale from the SE at 31 mph. The swell jumps to 8.2ft, but it’s short period, junky windswell. It’s just a mess.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday, 29th August, is one of the true standouts. The swell builds to 8.2ft in the morning, rising to 9.8ft in the afternoon, from the SSW (3458 and 3931 energy). The period is a very long 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell. The wind is strong offshore from the ESE, 28 mph in the morning, 25 mph in the afternoon. This will be clean, powerful, and heaving, but it’s only for experts. At 8.2ft to 9.8ft, it’s too big for most. The long period will also mean it’s breaking a bit straight at this reef, so you need to be on your game. Crowds are possible here.

Sunday, 30th, stays solid with 8.2ft SSW swell and 15-second period (2725 energy). The wind is still offshore, fresh to strong. It’s a power session for the confident.

The swell slowly eases through the first week of September. Monday, 31st, still has 5.2ft SSW swell with fresh offshore wind. Tuesday, 1st September, the wind drops to a gentle breeze, but it’s cross-off, and the swell is down to 3.6ft. It’s a clean, cruisy day.

We hit another small gap on Wednesday and Thursday, 2nd and 3rd September, with the swell dropping to 2.0ft and 1.3ft before a new pulse arrives on Thursday afternoon. Thursday, 3rd September, sees a fresh pulse of 5.6ft SSW swell (1691 energy) with a fresh offshore wind. This builds into Friday, 4th, with 7.2ft SSW swell (2208 energy) and good offshore wind. Friday, 4th September, is another standout. It’s not as big as the 29th, but it’s a cleaner, more manageable 7.2ft with a fresh offshore wind. The water is clean, and the energy is strong. This is the pick of the second week.

The swell fades over the weekend of 5th and 6th September. Sunday, 6th September, is a nice little gem: 4.3ft to 5.2ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is light offshore, gentle breeze. This is described as excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s a very clean, classy day.

The run finishes on Monday, 7th and Tuesday, 8th September, with a shift in direction. The swell comes from the SSE at 8.2ft to 9.8ft, but the period is short (8-9 seconds). The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the short period means it’s a bit fat and full. Energy is still strong (2031 on Monday afternoon).

So, to wrap it up: The standout sessions are Saturday, 29th August (big, powerful, expert only) and Friday, 4th September (the best all-rounder of the second week). The conditions are often challenging with strong offshore winds, but the quality of the swell is there for those who can handle it.

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