Surf Forecasts:
Fare Left surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,093 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fare Left in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fare Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Fare Left in feet and miles per hour.
Right now, the surf is sleepy. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are not worth your time. We’ve got swell around 3 to 4 feet, period around 12 to 13 seconds, but the wind is a stiff cross-offshore at 18 to 19 mph, so the waves are messy. Energy is moderate – between 242 and 194 – so it’s just not happening.
Sunday the 16th perks up a little. Swell holds around 2 to 4 feet, and the period stretches to 15-16 seconds. The wind turns offshore from the ESE at around 15-18 mph, so the surface cleans up. Energy hits 675 by the afternoon. It’s still small, but it’s cleaner.
Monday the 17th is the first good call. Offshore wind, swell about 5 feet from the S, 13-second period, and energy at 745. That morning session looks clean and rideable. That’s where I’d start.
Tuesday the 18th afternoon is a real highlight. Swell at 4 feet from the SSE, 14-second period, but it’s the energy reading of 1047 that gets your attention. Light cross-off breeze, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. Just remember, this is a reef for advanced paddlers, and it can be a bit inconsistent.
From August 21st to the 23rd, the swell pumps up to 8 to 8 feet from the SSW. That’s expert-only territory, with energy readings between 1706 and 2030. The wind is cross-off and fresh, so it won’t be glassy, but the power is there. For the best session in the second week, point to Monday the 24th afternoon – swell at 6 feet, 14-second period, clean offshore wind, and energy at 1266. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers.
Water temp is about 80°, which is normal for this time of year. Fare Left is exposed to the SW swell window, and the swells we’re getting from S to SSW line up well with the optimum direction. Crowds are possible here when it’s good.
Bottom line: sit out the first two days. Sunday the 16th is a warm-up. Monday the 17th morning is your first real session, Tuesday the 18th afternoon is the best of the early week, and Monday the 24th afternoon is the long-range call.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 184 | 137 | 125 | 248 | 506 | 820 | 643 | 480 | 390 | 395 | 605 | 465 | 655 | 735 | 1005 | 1171 | 978 | 1657 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:04PM0.25m | 1:58AM0.22m | 2:22PM0.23m | 2:10AM0.21m | 2:33PM0.20m | 2:16AM0.20m | 2:32PM0.17m | 2:10AM0.18m | 2:08PM0.14m | 1:48AM0.16m | 1:19PM0.13m | 1:14AM0.16m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:51AM0.01m | 8:16PM0.04m | 8:11AM0.02m | 8:27PM0.06m | 8:29AM0.04m | 8:32PM0.07m | 8:41AM0.05m | 8:23PM0.08m | 8:41AM0.07m | 7:42PM0.09m | 8:00AM0.09m | 6:29PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 5:53 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 339 | 184 | 137 | 125 | 100 | 506 | 820 | 643 | 480 | 159 | 120 | 605 | 465 | 655 | 735 | 1005 | 1171 | 978 | 1657 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | S 16 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | S 12 | S 11 | E 7 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 36 | 58 | 57 | 88 | 248 | 91 | 102 | 64 | 188 | 390 | 247 | 103 | 452 | 96 | 67 | 103 | 82 | 64 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | ENE 8 | SW 18 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 17 | N 11 | SSW 20 | WSW 12 | SSE 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 37 | 21 | 80 | 31 | 59 | 75 | 9 | 38 | 14 | 174 | 395 | 434 | 106 | 303 | 173 | 121 | 90 | 96 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 43 | 79 | 107 | 209 | 144 | 137 | 194 | 214 | 204 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2442 | 2442 | 2442 | 2111 | 1051 | 2111 | 2111 | 2116 | 48 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 187 |
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