Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, ESE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at FA's in the next 16 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the FA's stretch over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it's a pretty lean run. We've got a solid 16-day window, but there's a big gap of nothing worthwhile at the start. The first real chance of a wave that's worth paddling out for doesn't show up until Tuesday, the 18th of August. Even then, it's not going to blow your mind.
For the first few days, from the 12th through to the 17th, it's pretty much a flat spell. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is often a mess from the ESE, so it's choppy and onshore. There are a few glassy mornings, but with no energy in the water, it's just a flat lake. You're better off doing a lap of the car park.
The first glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. The swell is still small at 2ft from the ESE, but the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is a weak 61, so it's not powerful, but it's surfable. You'll get a few little knee-high bumps if you're desperate for a paddle.
Now, the standout of the whole outlook is Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. This is the only real highlight. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the ESE, and the period stretches to a solid 11 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, giving it some shape and push. The combined energy hits 122 (moderate), which is the best we'll see. With a glassy wind from the SW, the conditions will be clean. This is your best bet for the whole period, but don't expect anything hectic – it's a fun, small-wave window.
After that, the energy drops back down. Thursday the 20th has a glassy morning, and the 21st of August also has a glassy morning, but the swell is back to 1ft and the period is short. There's a flash of a longer period (13 seconds) on the 22nd afternoon, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it'll be a messy, choppy disappointment. The 24th of August has a surfable morning, but it's ordinary.
Honestly, if you're looking for a proper session, you only have that one morning on the 19th. The rest is a waiting game. The water is about 82°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so maybe grab a spring suit if you're feeling the chill.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 39 | 56 | 42 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:15AM1.50m | 8:40PM1.82m | 9:07AM1.56m | 9:30PM1.78m | 9:59AM1.60m | 10:18PM1.70m | 10:48AM1.61m | 11:05PM1.59m | 11:36AM1.58m | 11:52PM1.47m | 12:24PM1.54m | 00:38AM1.35m | 1:13PM1.49m | 1:27AM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM-0.17m | 2:58AM-0.09m | 3:08PM-0.15m | 3:44AM-0.10m | 3:59PM-0.09m | 4:29AM-0.08m | 4:51PM0.00m | 5:15AM-0.02m | 5:46PM0.10m | 6:02AM0.05m | 6:43PM0.20m | 6:52AM0.12m | 7:41PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | 14 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 13 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 2 | 42 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 7 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 14 | E 8 | NE 12 | ESE 7 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | SSE 3 | E 14 | ENE 7 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | SE 8 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 8 | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SE 2 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 28 | 9 | — | 9 | 17 | — | 56 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1401 | 1984 | 1536 | 1414 | 1557 | 1542 | 840 | 1984 | 435 | 435 | 1984 | 37 | 16 | 559 | 16 | 535 | 559 | 16 | 0 | 438 | 0 |
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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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