Surf Forecasts:
FA's surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with 345 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
No good surf on offer for the next stretch, plain and simple. The whole run through the 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for FA's – every single window shows poor surf conditions. We're talking a whole lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind messing things up, with waves that are mostly weak and disorganised.
There's a real gap here – from today right through to the 28th, there's nothing but poor surf. The 29th and 30th have some size, but the quality still isn't there. The only standout worth mentioning is the 30th, Wednesday morning – that's the one real highlight. The swell jumps to 10ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the wind finally swings offshore from the WSW, making things clean. The combined energy is huge at 1266, which is proper strong. That's the day to be out – but with that size, it's strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners should stay well clear.
Before that, the 29th has a spike in the afternoon – 8ft ENE at 8 seconds – but the cross-onshore breeze chops it up, so it won't be worth the paddle. The rest of the week is just small, weak slop with poor winds. The 25th has a bit of a pulse in the afternoon at 3ft but it's still messy.
So honestly, if you're keen, circle the 30th. That's the one decent window in a pretty bleak outlook. Everything else is a skunk. Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on that last day. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 39 | 39 | 223 | 222 | 205 | 344 | 288 | 220 | 208 | 118 | 70 | 53 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 37 | 37 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:48AM1.64m | 00:05AM1.36m | 12:33PM1.57m | 00:51AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.50m | 1:42AM1.20m | 2:18PM1.45m | 2:40AM1.16m | 3:18PM1.43m | 3:43AM1.17m | 4:18PM1.45m | 4:41AM1.22m | 5:11PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.30m | 6:06AM0.27m | 7:03PM0.39m | 6:58AM0.34m | 7:59PM0.44m | 7:54AM0.38m | 8:55PM0.47m | 8:49AM0.40m | 9:48PM0.47m | 9:44AM0.39m | 10:38PM0.45m | 10:36AM0.37m | 11:26PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 6 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 118 | 70 | 53 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | E 14 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 12 | ESE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | E 11 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | 223 | 222 | 205 | 344 | 288 | 220 | 208 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | 17 | 25 | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1324 | 1596 | 689 | 1394 | 1590 | 438 | 438 | 655 | 847 | 453 | 314 | 868 | 0 | 667 | 16 | 667 | 558 | 16 | 834 | 1530 | 1548 |
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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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