Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 323 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got cookin' for this stretch.
Honestly, it's a tough one. The forecast for FA's (F-As) is a pretty grim run for the first week and a half, with very few windows worth getting excited about. The combined swell energy is extremely weak, mostly sitting in the low double digits (30 to 50 range) for the first several days, and it never gets above moderate until the 8th of August. The water temp is a warm 83°F with a slight anomaly of -0.9°F, so it's about average for the time of year.
The pattern is a long, drawn-out period of small, short-period swell from the ESE, with cross-offshore winds that keep things clean but the waves are just too gutless. From Sunday the 2nd through to Saturday the 8th, the swell is consistently under 3ft with periods around 7 to 8 seconds, and the wave comment is almost always "poor surf conditions." The morning of Sunday the 9th of August is the first real standout. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the ESE, with a 7-second period, and the wind goes glassy out of the northwest. Combined energy is 175, which is moderate. That's a brief moment of clean, surfable waves, but it's a very ordinary-looking setup. The afternoon turns choppy again.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. From Monday the 10th through to the end of the forecast on the 17th, we're back to tiny, weak swell, mostly under 3ft, with periods dropping to 5-6 seconds. There is a tiny glimmer on the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August, with a 3ft ESE swell and a light cross-off wind, and again on the afternoon of the 12th with glassy conditions, but the energy is still pitiful (67-68). The mornings of the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th all have glassy or offshore winds, but the swell is barely 1ft to 2ft. It's a frustrating pattern of clean conditions with no power.
The one true standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. That's your best bet for a paddle, with 5ft ESE swell, glassy conditions, and moderate energy. The rest of the period is a write-off for decent surf. The break is a beach and reef setup, so with the small, short-period swell, it's mostly a beginner-friendly zone, but it's just not doing much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 35 | 29 | 43 | 65 | 48 | 67 | 48 | 41 | 59 | 59 | 76 | 29 | 73 | 62 | 68 | 96 | 125 | 191 | 289 | 260 | 237 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:24AM1.38m | 11:40PM1.43m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.14m | 5:47AM0.04m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | 35 | 29 | 43 | 65 | 48 | 67 | 48 | 41 | 59 | 59 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | S 4 | S 3 | SW 3 | — | S 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | — | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 21 | 8 | 2 | — | 14 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 76 | 29 | 73 | 62 | 68 | 96 | 125 | 191 | 289 | 260 | 237 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1326 | 1362 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 54 | 868 | 7 | 242 | 1538 | 1303 | 805 | 1595 | 655 | 352 | 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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