
Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, ENE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Sep 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 11 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 16 | 41 | 26 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 111 | 169 | 171 | 6 | 157 | 6 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:18PM1.45m | 4:41AM1.22m | 5:11PM1.49m | 5:32AM1.30m | 5:57PM1.55m | 6:17AM1.40m | 6:40PM1.60m | 6:58AM1.50m | 7:20PM1.64m | 7:39AM1.61m | 8:01PM1.66m | 8:19AM1.70m | 8:42PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.39m | 10:38PM0.45m | 10:36AM0.37m | 11:26PM0.40m | 11:28AM0.33m | 00:10AM0.33m | 12:16PM0.27m | 00:51AM0.25m | 1:02PM0.21m | 1:29AM0.17m | 1:45PM0.16m | 2:05AM0.11m | 2:27PM0.11m | 2:42AM0.06m | |||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 |
12 | 16 | 41 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 111 | 169 | 171 | 439 | 89 | 6 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 11 | E 12 | ESE 8 |
9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 157 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 15 | SE 5 | — | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 8 | E 12 | — |
17 | 8 | 1 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | E 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | NE 11 | NE 7 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 32 | 58 | 80 | 188 | — | 268 | 54 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 667 | 438 | 16 | 558 | 561 | 16 | 16 | 685 | 561 | 1414 | 1905 | 231 | 104 | 435 | 173 | 359 | 310 | 435 | 1273 | 1559 | 560 |
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Information about the FA's Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for FA's may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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