Surf Forecasts:
Faial surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 911 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 (Sep 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | ENE 8 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NW 17 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 488 | 373 | 265 | 225 | 263 | 229 | 116 | 111 | 210 | 126 | 222 | 190 | 631 | 886 | 600 | 437 | 435 | 359 | 251 | 247 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:20AM1.45m | 9:25PM1.32m | 10:10AM1.46m | 11:05PM1.39m | 11:27AM1.58m | 00:02AM1.53m | 12:15PM1.74m | 00:41AM1.68m | 12:52PM1.90m | 1:15AM1.84m | 1:25PM2.06m | 1:47AM1.98m | 1:57PM2.18m | 2:18AM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.86m | 3:27AM0.90m | 4:51PM0.81m | 5:05AM0.81m | 5:54PM0.68m | 6:00AM0.67m | 6:35PM0.52m | 6:39AM0.52m | 7:08PM0.36m | 7:13AM0.37m | 7:39PM0.21m | 7:45AM0.24m | 8:10PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 12 | ENE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 132 | 373 | 237 | 162 | 142 | 229 | 96 | 111 | 210 | 75 | 222 | 174 | 631 | 886 | 600 | 437 | 435 | 359 | 251 | 247 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 | NW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 68 | 236 | 265 | 225 | 263 | 79 | 63 | 54 | 73 | 126 | 76 | 51 | 27 | 70 | 68 | 39 | 52 | 50 | 32 | 23 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 7 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NW 17 | NNW 11 | N 7 | N 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 51 | 116 | 45 | 37 | 35 | 24 | 190 | 78 | 43 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 488 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 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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