Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's size up the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it's a tough stretch. The first half of the outlook is a total no-go, with nothing but small, weak, and messy surf. You're looking at a solid 14 days of poor conditions before we finally see a small window of opportunity. The real play here is patience.
For the first two weeks, don't even bother. Starting Monday, August 3rd, right through to the end of Sunday, August 16th, we're stuck with tiny swell from the ESE, mostly under 3ft, with a period of 6 to 8 seconds, which is just short-period, weak windswell. The combined energy is pathetic, barely cracking 100 (57-100) until the 8th, and even then, it's only just into the moderate range at 218 but ruined by onshore wind. The wind is a constant headache, mostly cross-on or straight onshore from the ESE or E, making everything choppy and blown out. There are a few brief moments of glassy conditions or light offshore winds on the 5th, 11th, 13th, and 14th of August, but the swell is so small—1.0ft to 2ft—that it's not worth paddling out for. The spot, FA's, is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the SSE swell, but with this combo of tiny, weak energy and bad wind, it's a bust. The water temp is a warm 82°F, which is about 1°F cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing unusual.
The only real chance comes at the very end of the forecast. On Monday morning, August 17th, and again on Tuesday morning, August 18th, things finally line up. We get a 2ft swell from the ESE, with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 59-61—still weak, but it's the best we've got. The key here is the wind: glassy conditions, with a light offshore from the WSW. That's a major positive. That means FA's should be clean, with some small, rideable lines. The "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" comment confirms it's not epic, but it'll be doable for a beginner on a foam board. It's tiny, so don't expect any power, but if you're itching for a paddle, that's your window.
So, to wrap it up: the first 14 days are a total washout. Hold out for the morning of the 17th and 18th. That's the only time the wind and swell play nice enough to make it worth a look. It's a long wait, but it's what we've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 65 | 37 | 50 | 45 | 57 | 46 | 42 | 43 | 26 | 21 | 50 | 44 | 117 | 145 | 228 | 183 | 153 | 123 | 91 | 71 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:07PM1.43m | 00:22AM1.37m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:09PM0.18m | 6:32AM0.04m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 65 | 37 | 50 | 45 | 57 | 46 | 42 | 43 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 183 | 153 | 123 | 91 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | NE 10 | E 9 | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | ESE 4 | S 4 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 37 | 7 | — | — | 12 | 21 | 50 | 44 | 117 | 145 | 228 | — | — | — | — | 71 | 57 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 295 | 859 | 227 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 59 | 1202 | 3 | 1984 | 1352 | 1178 | 655 | 549 | 438 | 438 | 3 | 28 | 1138 | 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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