
Surf Forecasts:
Fare Left surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,077 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing at Fare Left. This is a reef break for the hardcore crew—advanced only—and it’s fairly consistent, so you’ll get waves more often than not. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is average for the season, nothing weird.
We’ve got a slow start. Wednesday, July 29th, brings a 1.3m SW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and kicking up a bumpy mess. Not worth rushing out. Thursday, July 30th, the swell jumps to 1.9m from the SSW, and the wind swings cross-offshore, cleaning it up. The combined energy is strong at 1099, so there’s some punch. The 25 km/h winds keep it from being glassy, but it’s a solid session for the experts.
The real standout is Sunday, August 2nd. The swell drops to 1.0m from the SSW, but the period is 14 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the East at 25 km/h. The energy is moderate at 724, and the conditions are “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the one to book. The break is exposed to the SW swell, and that offshore breeze will have it looking clean and lined up.
Now, the heavy stuff hits Thursday, August 6th. The swell surges to 1.9m from the SSW, with a 17-second groundswell, and the energy is 2330. That’s a powerful pulse. By Friday, August 7th, it peaks at 2.5m from the SSW, with a 16-second period and energy at 3220. That’s big, mean, and only for the brave. The wind is cross-offshore at 25 km/h, so it’s clean, but at that size, it’s a beast.
The weekend of August 8th and 9th sees the swell hanging around 1.7m to 2.2m, but the wind cranks up to 45 km/h from the SE. It’s cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but that wind is a battle. The energy is still strong at 1189 to 1230, but the quality tanks. By Sunday, August 9th, the wind is offshore at 45 km/h, and it’s just “poor surf conditions.” Too blown out.
The second week fades. From August 10th onward, the swell drops to 1.0m or less, with periods around 12 to 13 seconds. The wind is lighter, mostly cross-offshore or offshore, and the energy is weak to moderate (297 to 506). The best of that week is Tuesday, August 13th—clean, 0.9m from the SW at 13 seconds, with a light offshore breeze. “Expect very good surf conditions” that afternoon. It’s small, but it’ll be a fun session on a longboard.
The standout is Sunday, August 2nd—clean, offshore, and a sweet 1.0m SSW swell. The second best is Thursday, August 6th, but only if you’re an expert and hungry for grunt. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
503 | 469 | 757 | 1027 | 1018 | 389 | 309 | 407 | 383 | 418 | 417 | 439 | 417 | 431 | 408 | 303 | 361 | 272 | 419 | 638 | 501 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:13PM0.23m | 1:27AM0.20m | 1:34PM0.24m | 1:43AM0.21m | 1:54PM0.24m | 1:56AM0.21m | 2:13PM0.24m | 2:08AM0.21m | 2:30PM0.23m | 2:18AM0.20m | 2:45PM0.21m | 2:24AM0.19m | 2:55PM0.18m | 2:23AM0.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:32PM0.00m | 7:25AM0.01m | 7:51PM0.01m | 7:43AM0.01m | 8:10PM0.03m | 8:02AM0.02m | 8:29PM0.04m | 8:21AM0.03m | 8:46PM0.06m | 8:39AM0.04m | 8:57PM0.08m | 8:53AM0.06m | 8:52PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | NE 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
503 | 469 | 757 | 1027 | 112 | 389 | 298 | 407 | 383 | 418 | 338 | 279 | 196 | 431 | 408 | 303 | 361 | 148 | 121 | 638 | 501 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 8 | NE 11 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 12 | S 13 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
217 | 214 | 48 | 114 | 43 | 142 | 309 | 314 | 150 | 276 | 417 | 439 | 417 | 192 | 106 | 58 | 23 | 272 | 419 | 116 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | NNE 10 | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SW 21 |
49 | 30 | 80 | 72 | 18 | 46 | 38 | 26 | 148 | 82 | 76 | 22 | 19 | 101 | 92 | 79 | 39 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1018 | 223 | 133 | 112 | 196 | 160 | 192 | 204 | 230 | 163 | 159 | 171 | 158 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 152 | 187 | 2464 | 2442 | 2442 | 2442 | 2111 | 2111 | 1051 | 1049 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 152 |
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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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