Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SE swell with 93 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at FA's in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk FA's. The surf situation is pretty bleak for the next 16 days. The first real chance to get wet isn’t until Thursday morning, 28 August, and even then it’s nothing to write home about.
Water temp is 85°F, about normal for the season.
Thursday morning, 28 August: a tiny pulse of 2-foot swell from the ESE, with a 9-second period. Combined energy is only 67 (weak). The wind goes glassy, which is a big plus. The break is a mix of beach and reef, beginner-friendly, and fairly consistent. The swell direction is off from the ideal SSE, so it’s not lining up perfectly. Crowds are often, so you’ll have company. It’s surfable, but just barely.
Nothing stands out as a true highlight. The whole 16-day window is dominated by small, weak swells and onshore winds. The best you’ll get is that glassy morning on the 28th.
Further out, on Thursday morning, 3 September, there’s a 4-foot swell from the NE with a short 6-second period. Combined energy is 151 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore, and with the beach and reef setup, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle session. Not for beginners.
The rest of the forecast is flat and weak, with no real hope for decent waves. It’s a long stretch of poor conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 13 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SE 7 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 23 | 22 | 67 | 21 | 14 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 45 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 19 | 23 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:03PM1.40m | 3:21AM1.10m | 4:03PM1.40m | 4:21AM1.10m | 4:59PM1.42m | 5:17AM1.13m | 5:48PM1.47m | 6:05AM1.19m | 6:33PM1.52m | 6:49AM1.26m | 7:15PM1.57m | 7:31AM1.33m | 7:55PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.37m | 9:25AM0.26m | 10:26PM0.38m | 10:16AM0.26m | 11:18PM0.37m | 11:08AM0.25m | 00:07AM0.33m | 11:59AM0.22m | 00:53AM0.28m | 12:46PM0.18m | 1:33AM0.21m | 1:30PM0.14m | 2:10AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 32 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 12 | E 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 9 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | E 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | — | E 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 19 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | E 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | E 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 13 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 4 | — | WSW 2 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | SE 7 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | 67 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 45 | 22 | — | 7 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 558 | 1598 | 1173 | 1984 | 352 | 435 | 54 | 16 | 435 | 16 | 9 | 565 | 805 | 0 | 16 | 619 | 0 | 435 | 1173 | 16 |
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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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