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Level 8/10

Fare Left

Huahine, French Polynesia

🪸Sharp reef🦈Sharks👊Localism🌀Strong rips

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Fare Left is Huahine's most iconic wave—a powerful reef pass left with quality barrels that is the region's most surfed break. Known for heavy localism from the "Black Shorts" crew, respect is absolutely essential. The pass channels SW groundswells into long, hollow lefts over coral reef. Accessible by 30-minute paddle or boat from Fare town.

Fare Left surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Poor

2.1mSSW@15s

29km/h

2.1m@15s

29km/h

Wed4

Poor

2.5mSSW@14s

32km/h

2.5m@14s

32km/h

Thu5

Poor

2.7mS@13s

28km/h

2.7m@13s

28km/h

Fri6

Poor

2.1mS@12s

20km/h

2.1m@12s

20km/h

Sat7

Poor

1.8mS@14s

21km/h

1.8m@14s

21km/h

Sun8

Poor

2.1mS@12s

20km/h

2.1m@12s

20km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.8mSSE@10s

17km/h

1.8m@10s

17km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.5mSE@11s

23km/h

1.5m@11s

23km/h

Wed11

Poor

1.9mSSE@11s

27km/h

1.9m@11s

27km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.6mS@15s

33km/h

1.6m@15s

33km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 22 km/h · PM 34 km/h · Tide at 10am (0.2m)

Swell

2.1m

SSW(195°)

Score: 25/25

Period

15s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

29km/h

SE(140°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

25°C

0.3mm86%

First light 4:55amSunrise 5:25amSunset 6:10pmLast light 6:40pm

Windswell

1.3m@4s

Secondary

1.4m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell2.1m @15s SSW in window

Wind29 km/h SE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 4:55–8:20am · risingStrike window: 11:40am–6:40pm · through lowIdeal tide: mid

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tidem

3:30am0.1m

10:00am0.2m

5:00pm0.1m

9:30pm0.2m

3:30am0.1m

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4:30pm0.1m

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4:10am0.1m

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4:30pm0.1m

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11:30am0.3m

5:10pm0.1m

5:10am0.0m

11:30am0.2m

5:30pm0.1m

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11:50am0.2m

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12:30pm0.2m

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12:30pm0.2m

6:00pm0.1m

6:30am0.0m

12:30pm0.2m

6:30pm0.0m

7:30am0.0m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowDanger tideNight

Tide times today

3:30 am

Low · 0.11m

10:00 am

High · 0.19m

5:00 pm

Low · 0.09m

9:30 pm

High · 0.16m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction9/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score60/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-3

🚫 Tide-10

⚠️ Weak Component-5

🚫 Tide Capmax 40

Adjusted Score42/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score40

🌊 Too low for this break

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Location & Conditions

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Swell2.1m @15s SSW in window

Wind29 km/h SE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (225°)
Direction range: 190° - 260°
Size range: 1m - 3.5m
Ideal size: 2.1m - 2.9m
Height multiplier: 1.03×
Ideal period: 15s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 60° - 120°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.5m - 1.5m
Danger below: 0.2m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

8/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Huahine (HUH) is the nearest airport; Tahiti/PPT is the international gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Fare Left?

Fare Left is a reef break in Huahine, French Polynesia, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Fare Left?

Fare Left picks up swell from the S round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2.1 to 2.9m. Period matters too: aim for 15s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Fare Left?

An E wind is dead offshore at Fare Left, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Fare Left?

Fare Left is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.5m on the local chart. Below 0.2m it gets dangerously shallow.

When is the best time of year to surf Fare Left?

The most reliable run of swell at Fare Left comes May to Sep. There's a second window in Apr and Oct too. Winter SW groundswells. 72% clean waves in June.

How cold is the water at Fare Left?

The water at Fare Left averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Fare Left good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 8/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Heavy localism—the "Black Shorts" crew. Sharp reef. Sharks. Long paddle or boat access.

How do I get to Fare Left?

The nearest airport on our list is HUH, then it's roughly a 10-minute drive. Huahine (HUH) is the nearest airport; Tahiti/PPT is the international gateway.