
Surf Forecasts:
Faial surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 4,427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Nov 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2929 | 4427 | 3135 | 2334 | 1525 | 3540 | 1756 | 1067 | 844 | 972 | 804 | 661 | 650 | 461 | 452 | 360 | 211 | 183 | 183 | 210 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:57AM2.11m | 2:15PM1.98m | 2:30AM2.07m | 2:50PM1.90m | 3:04AM2.01m | 3:25PM1.80m | 3:40AM1.92m | 4:02PM1.69m | 4:19AM1.82m | 4:44PM1.58m | 5:05AM1.72m | 5:34PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM0.20m | 8:06AM0.20m | 8:14PM0.25m | 8:40AM0.25m | 8:46PM0.33m | 9:15AM0.32m | 9:20PM0.41m | 9:53AM0.42m | 9:57PM0.51m | 10:35AM0.54m | 10:38PM0.61m | 11:25AM0.64m | 11:27PM0.71m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 10 | WSW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 10 |
2929 | 4427 | 3135 | 2334 | 1525 | 593 | 990 | 1067 | 844 | 972 | 804 | 661 | 650 | 461 | 452 | 360 | 211 | 183 | 183 | 210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | WSW 11 | S 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNE 9 |
10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | — | 158 | 225 | 611 | 540 | 889 | 514 | 259 | 194 | 106 | 70 | 47 | 41 | 81 | 105 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | S 8 | W 14 | WSW 12 | S 20 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 167 | 104 | 236 | 115 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 30 | 21 | 122 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — |
2024 | 94 | 56 | 38 | 534 | 3540 | 1756 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 725 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 479 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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