FA's Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° N 81.27° W

FA's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's FA's sea temperature is
29.1° C
0.5° 

FA's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


FA's surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at FA's in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.


Alright, let’s break it down for FA's in imperial. It’s a dry spell, no two ways about it.

The whole pattern is flat and weak. Swell is coming from the ESE or SE, with real short periods – 4 to 8 seconds – just windswell, no power behind it. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the 13 to 56 range, never even hitting moderate. Water temp is 84°F, which is about normal for the season.

We start Sunday, July 12th. The morning has a clean 2 ft wave from the ESE with a light offshore, but it’s tiny and weak – “poor surf conditions” sums it up. Monday the 13th afternoon gives us the best of the whole run: 2 ft from the SE, clean offshore, with a “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” tag. That’s the high point, and it’s not high.

From Tuesday the 14th through the 19th, it’s a dead zone. Waves range from 1.0 ft to 2 ft, periods drop to 6 or 8 seconds, and while there’s a glassy morning on the 15th and a clean breeze on the 18th, the swell is too small to matter. Crowds are likely at FA's, but there’s nothing to fight for.

Second week is more of the same – small, choppy, and weak. Monday the 20th has a glassy 2 ft with a 4-second period, basically a ripple. Thursday the 23rd shows 3 ft from the ESE, but it’s cross-onshore and short-period, so expect a bumpy closeout. The 24th and 25th are tiny and onshore again.

Best bet? Monday afternoon, July 13th. That 2 ft from the SE with a clean offshore is the only window with a real chance for a fun little wave. It’s for beginners, really – the energy is just too low (71) for anything else.

There’s a long gap of nothing after that. No big swell, no good direction, winds turning messy. It’s a quiet, flat run. Forecasts can shift, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:08PM1.80m
7:32AM1.32m
8:03PM1.84m
8:29AM1.37m
8:57PM1.84m
9:25AM1.42m
9:50PM1.80m
10:20AM1.45m
10:42PM1.73m
11:14AM1.47m
11:32PM1.62m
12:07PM1.46m
00:21AM1.49m
Low Tide
12:29PM-0.23m
1:33AM-0.06m
1:28PM-0.26m
2:28AM-0.12m
2:25PM-0.27m
3:20AM-0.15m
3:20PM-0.25m
4:10AM-0.16m
4:16PM-0.18m
5:01AM-0.14m
5:14PM-0.09m
5:52AM-0.11m
6:14PM0.01m
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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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