El Faro surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days.
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