Surf Forecasts:
Faaone surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faaone over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 181 | 181 | 166 | 186 | 187 | 184 | 158 | 142 | 186 | 143 | 96 | 181 | 192 | 161 | 109 | 108 | 88 | 77 | 146 | 119 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:30PM0.35m | 2:30AM0.31m | 2:56PM0.31m | 2:50AM0.29m | 3:19PM0.27m | 3:02AM0.26m | 3:35PM0.22m | 2:48AM0.22m | 2:54PM0.18m | 1:10AM0.20m | 10:52AM0.18m | 11:34PM0.22m | 10:44AM0.21m | 11:24PM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:18AM0.03m | 8:40PM0.07m | 8:44AM0.05m | 9:01PM0.10m | 9:08AM0.08m | 9:16PM0.13m | 9:30AM0.11m | 9:16PM0.16m | 9:46AM0.15m | 6:27PM0.17m | 6:33AM0.17m | 4:58PM0.13m | 5:25AM0.14m | 5:09PM0.09m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | WSW 12 | NNE 9 |
11 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 35 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 94 | 143 | 96 | 181 | 192 | 161 | 109 | 108 | 88 | 68 | 14 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | SSE 15 | S 13 | SSE 16 | NW 13 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | WSW 11 |
8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 14 | 47 | 7 | 29 | 54 | 68 | 64 | 14 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | N 10 | SSE 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | WNW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | WSW 12 | NW 10 | NW 12 |
7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 70 | 76 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
215 | 181 | 181 | 166 | 186 | 187 | 184 | 158 | 142 | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 34 | 77 | 146 | 119 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2610 | 2305 | 2305 | 1171 | 1171 | 1171 | 213 | 249 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 2637 | 2637 | 1171 | 2637 |
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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.











