Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for FA's this week:
The surf forecast for FA's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at FA's in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we’re looking at a really quiet stretch. The first week, from July 7th through July 14th, is mostly flat and forgettable. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly cross-on or cross-off, keeping things messy. The water temp is 85°, which is about a degree warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a bit like bathwater, but that doesn’t help the waves.
The best window of the whole period is Thursday morning, July 9th at FA's (beach and reef). The swell bumps up to 3ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 109 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the SW, so the surf will be clean and rideable. It’s still small, but it’s the most push you’ll see all outlook.
Then Friday morning, July 10th – the wind goes glassy, which is a big win. The swell is tiny, 2ft from the E, period 8 seconds, energy 54 (weak). The glassy conditions will make it look like a sheet of glass, but you’ll be hunting for any little ripple. It’s a longboard or foil day for sure.
The next decent mention is Friday afternoon, July 17th – the swell picks up to 2ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, energy 60 (weak). The wind is cross-off from the SSW, so it’s clean again. Still small, but it’s a bit more than the rest of the week.
The Saturday morning, July 18th is similar – 2ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, but with a gentle offshore wind from the W, so it’s clean and lined up. Again, small, but the best of the second week.
Overall, the whole 16 days is a flat spell. The combined energy is mostly in the 20s to 50s (weak), with only that one 109 reading on the 9th. The swell direction is stuck from the ESE, which is fine for FA’s, but the period is short (4 to 9 seconds), so it’s all windswell and local chop. There’s no groundswell to speak of. For most of the time, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – the wind is often cross-on or onshore, and the waves are bumpy. If you’re a paddler, you’re going to be waiting for a change in the weather.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 26 | 27 | 37 | 25 | 35 | 28 | 106 | 155 | 37 | 35 | 86 | 25 | 20 | 60 | 34 | 40 | 34 | 36 | 41 | 40 | 24 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:14PM1.37m | 2:28AM1.22m | 3:12PM1.45m | 3:29AM1.19m | 4:13PM1.54m | 4:33AM1.18m | 5:13PM1.64m | 5:35AM1.21m | 6:12PM1.73m | 6:35AM1.26m | 7:08PM1.80m | 7:32AM1.32m | 8:03PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:30PM0.17m | 8:44AM-0.04m | 9:29PM0.15m | 9:35AM-0.09m | 10:30PM0.11m | 10:30AM-0.13m | 11:33PM0.06m | 11:29AM-0.18m | 00:35AM0.01m | 12:29PM-0.23m | 1:33AM-0.06m | 1:28PM-0.26m | 2:28AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 30 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 31 | 35 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | ESE 9 | E 12 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 10 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 37 | 14 | — | 28 | 106 | 3 | 37 | 17 | 9 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 40 | 34 | 36 | 41 | 40 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | NE 10 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 26 | — | 25 | 25 | — | 26 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 35 | — | 4 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | SSE 5 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | NE 10 | ENE 10 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 7 | — | N 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | ESE 4 | SSW 5 | — | SE 4 | SSW 4 | — | SE 9 | S 5 | — | ESE 8 | SE 5 | — | SE 8 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 27 | 22 | — | 35 | 12 | — | 155 | 32 | — | 86 | 25 | — | 60 | 12 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 435 | 1594 | 0 | 227 | 655 | 0 | 0 | 886 | 0 | 0 | 562 | 16 | 196 | 1984 | 104 | 16 | 54 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 558 |
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The above surf forecast table for FA's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at FA's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our FA's surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (FA's) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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