Fagaalu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.30° S 170.70° W

Fagaalu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fagaalu sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.0° 

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


Fagaalu surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fagaalu this week:

The surf forecast for Fagaalu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fagaalu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. 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 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (SST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 13th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fagaalu over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.9
SW
18
2
SSW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
S
15
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
13
0.8
SW
15
1.6
SE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
116
152
634
808
1019
2264
2322
1001
813
951
841
669
567
522
511
488
314
267
414
294
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
on
on
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:36PM0.91m
8:02AM0.88m
8:22PM0.89m
8:50AM0.82m
9:09PM0.84m
9:39AM0.74m
10:00PM0.79m
10:33AM0.67m
10:54PM0.75m
11:32AM0.62m
11:52PM0.71m
12:35PM0.59m
00:52AM0.69m
Low Tide
1:24PM-0.05m
1:47AM-0.03m
2:08PM-0.00m
2:35AM0.01m
2:53PM0.05m
3:26AM0.06m
3:40PM0.10m
4:20AM0.11m
4:30PM0.14m
5:19AM0.15m
5:25PM0.18m
6:23AM0.16m
6:24PM0.20m
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Temp °C
26
27
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26
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Feels °C
29
29
27
27
26
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27
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27
26
26
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Information about the Fagaalu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fagaalu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fagaalu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fagaalu 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 (Fagaalu) 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 Fagaalu 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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