Fare Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Fare Left over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid but tricky outlook on the cards. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with plenty of swell but the wind is a constant battle. The real standout window looks like it’s going to be late in the first week and into the second week, with some cleaner conditions and a more manageable swell. There’s a bit of a gap at the very end of the forecast where the quality drops right off, so keep that in mind.

Starting off on Sunday, July 19th, we’ve got a solid 10 ft SSW swell on the menu, but it comes with a stiff 15-20 mph SSE/SE wind. That’s a cross-off breeze, which will keep the surface clean, but it’s pushing hard. The wave energy is high (2356), but the size is already pushing expert territory for Fare Left, and the wind is just making it a battle. Not the best introduction.

The swell starts to drop a touch on Monday, July 20th, but we’re still looking at 6 ft to 6.5 ft SSW swell. The period is absolutely massive, jumping to 22 seconds, which is a very long period groundswell. That’s a lot of energy in the water (4818 to 5063), but for a reef break like this, that long period will make the sets really focused and powerful. The wind is still a fresh 18-22 mph cross-off, so it’s going to be a full-on session for experts only.

Tuesday, July 21st, is where things start to get interesting. The swell settles a bit to 7.5 ft, still a solid SSW, and the period is still a very long 17-18 seconds. The energy remains high (3369-3390). But the real news is that by Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings around to a 15 mph ESE offshore. That’s a fresh offshore breeze, and that’s a beautiful thing for a reef. The surface will be clean and the waves will have that classic shape. This is a good day for the advanced crew.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is the pick of the first week. We’ve got a 7.8 ft SSW swell, still a very long 18-19 second period, and the wind is a fresh 18-22 mph offshore from the ESE and E. The wave energy is pumping (3681-4371). This is a proper, powerful groundswell hitting a reef with the wind blowing straight off it. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s going to be a serious session. Not for the faint-hearted, but for the experts, this is the window.

The swell starts to fade on Thursday, July 23rd, dropping to 6.8 ft, and the period comes down to 16 seconds. The wind is still offshore in the morning but turns cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is still solid (2257), but it’s a step down from the day before.

By Friday, July 24th, the swell drops to 4.3 ft, and the period is 14-15 seconds. The wind is light, 6-12 mph, and the energy is down to 673. The good news is that the conditions are described as very good, with a light breeze and clean surf. This is a much more manageable size, but it’s a lot of drop-off in energy.

The real hidden gem of this forecast looks like Saturday, July 25th. We’ve got a 4.3 ft SSW swell, 13-14 second period, and the wind is almost nothing – 3 mph, going glassy in the afternoon. The wave energy is low (581-684), but for a reef break, that small, clean, glassy swell with that long period will produce some beautiful, surfable waves. It’s not the biggest, but it’s going to be the most user-friendly day of the whole run.

Sunday, July 26th, sees a slight bump in swell to 5 ft, with a 12-second period. The wind is a moderate 12 mph ESE, cross-off in the morning, but turning offshore in the afternoon. It’s a clean, moderate day.

From Monday, July 27th, the swell is on the way down, staying around 3.3 ft to 4.3 ft for the rest of the week. The period drops to 11-12 seconds, and the wind stays light to moderate. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed.

The last standout in the second week is Wednesday, July 29th. We get a nice little bump to 5.6 ft SSW swell, with a 16-second period, and the wind is a gentle 9 mph offshore from the ENE. The energy comes back up to 1986, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid, clean, powerful groundswell that will be a great session.

Then we fade out with a few more days of waist-high leftovers before the wind turns onshore and the swell gets really weak into the first week of August. The window from around July 31st to August

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