FA's Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° N 81.27° W

FA's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's FA's sea temperature is
28.5° C
0.2° 

FA's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


FA's surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you—this is a tough stretch of forecasts for FA's. Looking at the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag of small, weak swell and tricky wind. The water’s sitting at a warm 83°, about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Wednesday afternoon the 22nd, right through to the end of July, the surf is tiny and mostly junk. You’ve got a constant cross-onshore breeze from the southeast and east, and the swell is barely above knee-high with short periods. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 100 (53), meaning there’s just no push. The only glimmer comes on Saturday morning the 25th, when a glassy SSW wind of 3 mph hits the water. The swell is still only 2 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, but the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but just barely—definitely not a standout.

Then we hit a long, dry gap. From Sunday the 26th morning right through to the 1st of August, the wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which cleans things up, but the swell drops to pathetic levels. You’re looking at 1.0 ft to 2 ft, with combined energy values in the teens and twenties. The period is short, and the wave comment nearly everywhere says “poor surf conditions.” It’s flat, simple as that.

Into the second week, things get a little more interesting, but not by much. On Saturday morning the 1st of August, the wind is onshore at 6 mph, and the swell is a tiny 1 ft with a 4-second period—no good. But watch Sunday morning the 2nd of August. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the SE with a 6-second period, and the combined energy hits 139 (moderate). The wind is onshore from the east at 6 mph, so it’s messy, but there’s finally some push. It’s still not a good day to paddle out.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window is Monday morning the 3rd of August. The wind goes glassy, calm from the north at 3 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the SE. The period is a very short 5 seconds, so it’s weak, but the surface will be smooth. The combined energy is 77 (still weak), but you’ll get a few knee-high, clean runners. It’s the only real window of acceptable surf. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company if you go.

The rest of the run from the 4th to the 6th of August is back to small, clean, but weak conditions. The swell stays under 2 ft, and the wind is offshore or cross-offshore, so the surface will look inviting, but you’ll be fighting for a bump. Combined energy stays below 31.

Honestly, for this stretch, the main takeaway is a long, flat spell with one brief, clean window on the 3rd of August. If you’re desperate, that’s your shot. Otherwise, it’s a good time to check the gear or find a different hobby for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
58
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49
67
83
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63
79
41
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44
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21
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21
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
20
ESE
10
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E
15
ESE
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SSW
5
SE
20
SE
10
W
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WNW
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ESE
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WSW
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20
SE
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SW
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SSW
25
SW
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High Tide
4:00AM1.08m
4:42PM1.39m
4:56AM1.05m
5:33PM1.41m
5:48AM1.06m
6:19PM1.45m
6:35AM1.09m
7:03PM1.49m
7:19AM1.13m
7:45PM1.52m
8:01AM1.17m
8:25PM1.55m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.25m
10:00AM0.11m
11:01PM0.27m
10:48AM0.13m
11:54PM0.26m
11:37AM0.13m
00:43AM0.23m
12:26PM0.11m
1:28AM0.20m
1:13PM0.09m
2:08AM0.15m
1:55PM0.07m
2:46AM0.11m
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Feels °C
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Information about the FA's Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for FA's may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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