Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, E swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for FA's this week:
The most powerful waves expected at FA's in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for FA's, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s been a tough stretch. The entire 16-day window is looking pretty flat. We’re not talking about a few bad days; we’re talking about a solid seventeen days of no real surf on offer. Every single period in the forecast is marked as poor surf conditions, with the energy readings barely cracking triple digits only a couple of times, and even then, it’s weak energy (191 and 198). The combined swell energy is mostly in the low double digits, which is a whisper.
The water at FA's is currently 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't expect that classic tropical bath.
The best we can hope for is a tiny pulse on September 2nd. Wednesday morning sees a 3ft swell from the ESE with a period of 11 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 191. That’s a proper groundswell period, but it’s coming straight onshore from the East at 6 mph, which will mess up any shape. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings a bit more onshore, but it’s still not great.
There’s a moment on September 5th, Saturday morning, where the wind is absolutely glassy, and the surf is 1ft. It’s clean, but it’s tiny. Not enough to paddle for. The same goes for September 6th and 7th – glassy or offshore winds, but the swell is just a dribble, 1ft to 1ft.
For the rest of the month, it’s a dead zone. The swell never gets above 3ft, and the periods are short, often 5 or 8 seconds, meaning weak, choppy energy. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it a real struggle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, with the consistent cross-onshore and moderate breezes on September 3rd and 16th.
There is not a single standout session in this entire 16-day outlook. Surfers, this is a blank run. It’s one of those periods where you either find a hobby or pray the forecasts change. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 58 | 57 | 70 | 191 | 170 | 201 | 138 | 83 | 40 | 53 | 59 | 44 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:40AM1.66m | 00:00AM1.43m | 12:30PM1.67m | 00:50AM1.36m | 1:25PM1.66m | 1:48AM1.30m | 2:28PM1.65m | 2:55AM1.27m | 3:37PM1.66m | 4:07AM1.30m | 4:44PM1.70m | 5:14AM1.37m | 5:46PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.20m | 6:00AM0.09m | 6:49PM0.26m | 6:56AM0.11m | 7:54PM0.29m | 7:57AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.30m | 9:01AM0.11m | 10:04PM0.28m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:07PM0.24m | 11:10AM0.06m | 00:06AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 58 | 57 | 51 | 191 | 170 | 201 | 60 | 57 | 39 | 53 | 59 | 44 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | E 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 14 | 70 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 138 | 83 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 196 | 655 | 75 | 352 | 655 | 3 | 549 | 1051 | 3 | 16 | 1984 | 2 | 1401 | 1984 | 619 | 685 | 561 | 1536 | 1414 | 667 | 688 |
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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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