Surf Forecasts:
Faaone surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 473 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faaone this week:
The surf forecast for Faaone over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faaone in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faaone over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
450 | 473 | 398 | 188 | 169 | 125 | 125 | 84 | 126 | 133 | 155 | 134 | 225 | 208 | 269 | 230 | 200 | 171 | 143 | 131 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:01PM0.38m | 1:19AM0.34m | 1:32PM0.39m | 1:44AM0.34m | 2:02PM0.37m | 2:08AM0.33m | 2:30PM0.35m | 2:30AM0.31m | 2:56PM0.31m | 2:50AM0.29m | 3:19PM0.27m | 3:02AM0.26m | 3:35PM0.22m | 2:48AM0.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM-0.01m | 7:23AM0.00m | 7:49PM0.01m | 7:51AM0.01m | 8:16PM0.04m | 8:18AM0.03m | 8:40PM0.07m | 8:44AM0.05m | 9:01PM0.10m | 9:08AM0.08m | 9:16PM0.13m | 9:30AM0.11m | 9:16PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
96 | 57 | 37 | 188 | 169 | 125 | 125 | 84 | 49 | 32 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 42 | 35 | 32 | 23 | 70 | 46 | 131 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 8 | NW 13 | N 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | NW 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
11 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 93 | 82 | 56 | 44 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 18 | 5 | 21 | 42 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | S 17 | NW 12 | NNE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | S 18 | NW 12 | N 8 | SE 16 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 13 | SSE 11 | N 11 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | NW 3 |
450 | 473 | 398 | 149 | — | — | — | 2 | 126 | 133 | 155 | 134 | 225 | 208 | 269 | 230 | 200 | 171 | 143 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2610 | 2610 | 2305 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 27 | 2305 | 63 | 2610 | 213 | 213 | 1171 | 1171 | 2305 | 2305 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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Information about the Faaone Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faaone provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Faaone can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faaone 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 (Faaone) 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 Faaone 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.











