Fare Left
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 260°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- 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
👥 Summer Holidays (Jul 4 – Sep 1) — expect extra crowds
Access: Huahine (HUH) is the nearest airport; Tahiti/PPT is the international gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Fare Left?
Fare Left works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window. Below 0.2m it gets dangerously shallow.
What wind direction is offshore at Fare Left?
Offshore wind at Fare Left blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 120° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Fare Left?
Fare Left wants SW swell (190° to 260°) between 1m and 3.5m, with a period of 15s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Fare Left?
The main season at Fare Left is May-Sep. A secondary window runs Apr, Oct. Winter SW groundswells. 72% clean waves in June.
How do I get to Fare Left?
Fly into HUH, then allow about 10 minutes by road. Huahine (HUH) is the nearest airport; Tahiti/PPT is the international gateway.
What kind of wave is Fare Left?
Fare Left is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
Winter SW groundswells. 72% clean waves in June.
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