Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Got a solid run of surf coming for Fare Left, so let’s get into it.

The action starts Tuesday morning, August 4th, with a clean 2-foot SSW groundswell and a very long 16-second period. The cross-off breeze from the NNE is light, so it’ll be clean, just a little small. The swell builds through the afternoon, hitting about 4 feet and still super clean. The energy is moderate (515), and for a Tuesday, you can’t complain.

Wednesday morning is the first real standout. We’ve got about 4 feet of SSW swell at 13 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph. That’s gonna make the wave smooth. The energy is up to a solid moderate (697). This is where you want to be. The afternoon drops back to 2 feet but with a very long 20-second period and light offshore winds – perfect for a longboard or a bigger board to get into those clean lines.

Thursday brings a bigger pulse. The morning of the 6th sees 7 feet of SSW swell, 17-second period, and the energy jumps to strong (2322). This is expert territory now. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean but powerful. The afternoon holds at about 6 feet, still clean, and still only for the experienced. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Friday, the 7th, stays big with 6 to 7 feet of SSW swell, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, making it a bit more challenging. Still clean, but the sets will be pushing hard. By Saturday morning, the 8th, we get a shift to south swell at 8 feet, 14 seconds, and offshore wind. That’s big, powerful, and only for the experts. The energy is very strong (2498). The afternoon backs off a touch but stays big.

Now, Sunday the 9th: the biggest swell of the period. 10 feet of SSW at 16 seconds, with a fresh 22 mph offshore wind. The energy is massive (5959). This is a serious, heavy, expert-only day. The morning is the best window, but with that much power, even the afternoon (10 feet, cross-off) is for the brave. The following week stays consistent but smaller. Monday the 10th has 7 to 7 feet with fresh offshore winds – still good for advanced surfers. The energy drops through the week, but Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th will have fun, manageable 5 to 5 feet waves, though the wind is a bit stronger.

The real hidden gem might be Thursday the 13th. The afternoon is glassy – sea breeze drops to nothing, 4 feet of SSW swell, 13 seconds, and the energy is moderate (523). That’s a window for everyone, not just the experts. Friday the 14th onward the swell drops off and the wind howls, so it’s a no-go for a few days.

Then, look to Monday, August 17th. Another pulse arrives: 6 feet of SSE swell at 11 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1189), and it’s clean. That’s a solid day for experienced surfers. And then Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th bring clean, long-period groundswell again, with light winds and 3 to 5 feet waves. A great way to finish the run.

Best on offer: Wednesday morning, August 5th, for the combo of offshore wind and clean 4-foot swell. And if you’re an expert, Sunday morning, August 9th, for the raw power of that 10-foot swell.

Rusty.

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