Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get straight into it.
Alright, look, I've stared at the charts for FA's (F-As) and honestly, it's a tough stretch. The next couple of weeks are going to be a real test of patience. We've got a long, flat run ahead. There’s nothing worth paddling out for from today until the morning of Wednesday, July 23rd. That's a solid few days of tiny, wind-chopped waves and generally poor conditions.
The water here at FA's is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're sitting on the beach.
Now, the first tiny glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Wednesday, July 23rd. We’ve got a small 2ft swell sneaking in from the ESE, but the real story is the wind. It’s glassy. Dead flat, offshore wind. That will make the ocean look like a mirror, even if the waves are tiny. The swell energy is weak at just 58, so don't expect any power. This is strictly a longboard or a foamie session for a bit of a paddle. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly.
Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th offer more of the same. The mornings will be clean again with light cross-offshore winds from the SW, but the swell remains tiny at just 2ft from the ESE. You'll get some clean little dribblers, but it's more about enjoying the conditions than the actual wave size.
The best of a pretty bad bunch looks set for the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th. We get a gentle offshore wind from the WSW, and a 3ft swell from the ESE. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 119, and the period is up to 8 seconds. It won't be world-class, but with clean offshore conditions and a little more push, there will be a few fun, rideable waves for those on the right equipment. It’s still small, but it’s the standout of the entire 16-day window.
After that, the energy drops back down to nothing. The rest of the month and into August is a write-off with tiny, weak swells and occasional stormy conditions. If you’re desperate for a surf, the 25th is your day. Otherwise, it's time to find a different hobby for a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 47 | 60 | 56 | 89 | 73 | 34 | 103 | 59 | 31 | 52 | 29 | 58 | 36 | 21 | 54 | 59 | 33 | 67 | 119 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.44m | 1:12AM1.36m | 1:54PM1.41m | 2:04AM1.23m | 2:50PM1.39m | 3:01AM1.14m | 3:47PM1.38m | 4:00AM1.08m | 4:42PM1.39m | 4:56AM1.05m | 5:33PM1.41m | 5:48AM1.06m | 6:19PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.10m | 7:35AM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.17m | 8:25AM0.04m | 9:12PM0.22m | 9:12AM0.08m | 10:07PM0.25m | 10:00AM0.11m | 11:01PM0.27m | 10:48AM0.13m | 11:54PM0.26m | 11:37AM0.13m | 00:43AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | 1 | 40 | — | 47 | 34 | — | 59 | 31 | — | 29 | 58 | 36 | 16 | 54 | 48 | 29 | 67 | 1 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | NE 5 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 33 | — | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SSW 5 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | ESE 8 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 17 | 47 | 60 | 56 | 89 | 73 | — | 103 | 26 | — | 52 | 20 | — | 31 | 11 | — | 59 | 22 | — | 119 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 840 | 1173 | 9 | 16 | 1984 | 0 | 462 | 1173 | 0 | 915 | 619 | 16 | 0 | 341 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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