Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming in for Fare Left, a reef setup that likes a good SW groundswell. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout session is shaping up for Saturday, July 25th in the afternoon. We’re looking at a 6 ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy as anything. The combined wave energy is solid at 1019 (moderate to strong). That’s going to be some serious fun for the experienced crew. This is the pick of the week.

The day before, Saturday morning, July 25th, is also worth a mention. The swell is a touch smaller at 5 ft from the same direction, but we’ve got a glassy surface with a light SSE breeze. The energy is a bit lower at 721, but still clean and rideable.

Sunday, July 26th, keeps the ball rolling. The morning session sees a 7 ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and energy at 1293 (moderate to strong). That’s a bit of size, so it’s one for the better surfers. The afternoon holds up with 6 ft and clean cross-offshore winds.

Now, a word on the consistency. Fare Left is fairly consistent, but it’s an advanced reef break, and crowds are possible. With this kind of quality, expect some company.

Things start to taper off from Monday, July 28th, with the swell dropping below 5 ft. The wind stays favourable, mostly offshore, but the energy drops into the 400-900 range. Still some fun waves, just not the same punch.

From July 31st onward, we hit a real flat spell. The swell drops under 5 ft, and the energy is in the 200-700 range for over a week. The wind is fresh and cross-offshore, which is clean, but there’s just no power in the water. The waves stay small and marginal right through to August 6th.

There’s a little flicker of hope on August 6th. The Thursday morning looks at a 5 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light offshore wind, and the energy is 703 (moderate). The forecast says “very good surf conditions,” so that one is worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a long way out.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Saturday afternoon, July 25th. After that, you’ve got a solid weekend, then a long stretch of small stuff. Don’t hold your breath for the second week.

Signing off,
Rusty

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