Surf Forecasts:
Faial surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 418 | 388 | 247 | 154 | 136 | 92 | 43 | 46 | 47 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 51 | 42 | 121 | 157 | 215 | 309 | 403 | 403 | 336 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:03PM2.05m | 1:34AM2.00m | 1:57PM2.20m | 2:27AM2.08m | 2:47PM2.32m | 3:17AM2.12m | 3:35PM2.39m | 4:04AM2.12m | 4:21PM2.39m | 4:49AM2.07m | 5:06PM2.33m | 5:34AM1.99m | 5:50PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44AM0.31m | 7:21PM0.21m | 7:40AM0.21m | 8:16PM0.08m | 8:30AM0.13m | 9:07PM-0.01m | 9:17AM0.08m | 9:55PM-0.04m | 10:02AM0.08m | 10:41PM-0.01m | 10:46AM0.13m | 11:26PM0.08m | 11:30AM0.22m | 00:10AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 418 | 388 | 247 | 154 | 136 | 92 | 43 | 46 | 47 | 63 | 65 | 62 | 51 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 19 | S 12 | S 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 63 | 104 | 103 | 86 | 85 | 112 | 107 | 104 | 34 | 65 | 43 | 31 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 37 | 3 | 25 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | S 15 | S 21 | S 21 | S 12 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 19 | — | 17 | 17 | 12 | 24 | 32 | 59 | 55 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 42 | 121 | 157 | 215 | 309 | 403 | 403 | 336 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 13 | 21 | 28 | 479 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 12 | 35 | 12 |
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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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