Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a decent run of south-west groundswell lining up for Fare Left over the next couple of weeks, but there’s a bit of a slow start before things get good. The first few days are small and the wind’s messy, so you’ll have to be patient. The real magic kicks in from the second weekend onward, and the final stretch of the forecast looks like the pick of the bunch – definitely worth marking on the calendar.

Right now, on Monday the 7th, there’s just a tiny 3.3ft south-south-west swell with a reasonable 12-second period, but the 15 km/h east-south-east cross-off wind keeps things clean enough for a paddle. Wave energy is only 265, so it’s weak. Nothing special, but it’s a start.

Tuesday the 8th sees a small, short-period S swell early – 3.6ft at 8 seconds – with a nice offshore east wind at 15 km/h, so it’s clean but gutless. That 223 energy reading says it all. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 2.0ft, but a very long-period 19-second SW groundswell pushes energy right up to 666 – a weird combo, but mostly too small to get excited about.

Wednesday the 9th has a similar vibe: 3.6ft of SW swell at 17 seconds, clean but with 25 km/h cross-off winds. Energy sits at a moderate 750, but it’s not the kind of day you’d rush out for. Thursday the 10th is much the same, with dropping energy and moderate breezes.

Now, Friday the 11th is where you start to see a glimmer – a 2.3ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, but with a 15 km/h E offshore wind giving it a glassy skin. Energy’s only 235, so it’s small, but it’s clean and playful. Saturday the 12th fades back into tiny surf, barely 1.6ft.

Then comes Sunday the 13th – and this is where the window cracks open. The morning shows 3.0ft of SSW groundswell at a long 19 seconds, but the afternoon is the proper lift: 3.9ft at 19 seconds, light 10 km/h ESE offshore breeze, and energy cranking to a strong 998. Conditions are pristine, and the crowd’s only around sometimes, so you can grab a piece of it without too much hassle. It’s an advanced reef, so you need to know what you’re doing, but this is a standout window.

Monday the 14th is the first real highlight for experienced surfers. Morning sees 4.6ft of SW groundswell at 17 seconds, a light 10 km/h E offshore, and energy hits an impressive 1163 – that’s strong. The afternoon holds 3.9ft with glassy 5 km/h SE cross-off winds. Water temp is 26.4°, which is bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

Tuesday the 15th jumps up to 6.2-6.6ft SSW swell, but the wind goes cross-off at 15 km/h and energy spikes to a massive 2313-2393. This is big solid groundswell – period around 17-18 seconds – and it’s going to throw some proper lumps. The cross-off keeps it clean, but at this size, it’s expert territory only. The current and power will be full-on.

Wednesday the 16th stays pumped at 5.6-6.2ft, but fresh 30 km/h cross-off winds from the SE make it a bit of a battle. Energy is still very strong – 1339-1743 – but you’ll be fighting the breeze.

Thursday the 17th is the next standout. A solid 5.6-5.9ft SSW groundswell at 15-16 seconds, with a much better 25-30 km/h offshore E wind cleaning it right up. Energy is 1353-1642, and this is a session for the hardened crew. Friday the 18th holds similar size but with NNE cross-off winds, still workable but not as pristine.

Over the weekend of the 19th-20th, the swell drops back to 3.3-5.2ft, with light winds and clean conditions – a good breather. Energy from the 20th kicks back up to 1936-2168, with 6.9ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and SE cross-off at 15 km/h. Solid but not perfect.

And then – the absolute best on offer. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are the crown jewels. Monday morning has 6.9ft of SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, a clean 20 km/h E offshore, and energy blasting at 2105. By Monday afternoon, it’s 8.2ft at 16 seconds, gentle 15 km/h E offshore, energy roaring at 3228 – that’s very strong. Tuesday morning is another 8.2ft at 14 seconds with fresh 25 km/h ENE offshore, energy 2460. This is big, powerful, offshore, and perfectly groomed. If you’re an expert, this is the week you’re waiting

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