Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at FA's.
First thing to say, it’s a slow start. The whole first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak windswell – mostly around 1ft to 4ft – and the wind is almost always blowing cross-onshore or onshore, messing up what little wave there is. The water temp is a warm 82°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday the 17th of August. That morning, we get a bit of a break. The swell is still small, only 2ft from the ESE, but the period is a weak 8 seconds. The big difference is the wind – it’s a light offshore, coming from the west, and the conditions are described as clean. The combined energy is weak at 58. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Don’t expect much, but if you’re desperate, it’ll be the best you’ll see in a while.
The following day, Tuesday the 18th of August, the afternoon looks okay too. Swell is still 2ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind from the southwest. The combined energy is still weak at 59. Again, it’s clean but very ordinary. No standout sessions here.
Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a tough one for FA's. There’s no real quality on offer. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly bad. The only two sessions that are even worth a look are the Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon of the 17th and 18th, and even then, it’s only for the absolute beginner who just wants a splash. For anyone else, it’s a long wait for not much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 28 | 54 | 43 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 64 | 85 | 102 | 169 | 163 | 157 | 118 | 91 | 76 | 74 | 49 | 36 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:53PM1.47m | 1:09AM1.30m | 1:46PM1.51m | 2:03AM1.24m | 2:46PM1.55m | 3:07AM1.20m | 3:52PM1.60m | 4:16AM1.21m | 4:57PM1.67m | 5:22AM1.26m | 5:58PM1.74m | 6:23AM1.33m | 6:55PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.20m | 7:22AM0.03m | 8:09PM0.22m | 8:16AM0.01m | 9:11PM0.21m | 9:13AM-0.02m | 10:14PM0.20m | 10:13AM-0.04m | 11:18PM0.16m | 11:16AM-0.08m | 00:20AM0.09m | 12:19PM-0.12m | 1:18AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 4 | E 7 | E 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 43 | 28 | 54 | 43 | 43 | 18 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 85 | 102 | 169 | 163 | — | 118 | 91 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | SW 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 3 | — | — | 13 | — | 12 | 64 | — | — | — | — | 157 | — | — | 76 | 74 | — | 36 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 675 | 0 | 16 | 916 | 1173 | 861 | 1588 | 1317 | 549 | 1138 | 868 | 549 | 1089 | 3 | 54 | 1109 | 3 | 54 | 1274 | 3 |
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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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