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Lat Long: 32.79° N 16.85° W

Faial Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faial sea temperature is
22.6°C
0.5° 

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


Faial surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faial this week:

The surf forecast for Faial over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 26th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 31st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 31st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:38PM2.26m
2:00AM2.27m
2:19PM2.24m
2:40AM2.26m
3:03PM2.15m
3:23AM2.19m
3:51PM2.01m
4:12AM2.09m
4:46PM1.84m
5:10AM1.96m
5:53PM1.68m
6:20AM1.84m
7:15PM1.58m
Low Tide
7:46PM-0.01m
8:07AM0.01m
8:25PM0.02m
8:50AM0.03m
9:07PM0.12m
9:36AM0.12m
9:52PM0.26m
10:30AM0.25m
10:45PM0.42m
11:34AM0.39m
11:50PM0.57m
12:56PM0.50m
1:14AM0.66m
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Information about the Faial Surf forecast

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