El Faro surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro this week:
The surf forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days.
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