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Lat Long: 32.79° N 16.85° W

Faial Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faial sea temperature is
23.3°C
0.7° 

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


Faial surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, NNW swell with 1,877 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 (Oct 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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1.5
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
12
1.4
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.1
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12
2.1
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2.5
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10
1.6
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14
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1.1
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12
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12
0.9
NW
12
1.5
NNW
11
1.7
NNW
11
2.1
NNW
14
1.9
NNW
13
1.8
NNW
13
1.6
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
734
582
554
469
324
682
1300
1221
998
933
755
535
341
278
216
571
711
1775
1274
1028
737
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
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NNE
15
N
15
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20
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15
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NW
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High Tide
6:25AM1.61m
7:02PM1.40m
7:36AM1.51m
8:33PM1.33m
9:11AM1.50m
10:09PM1.38m
10:31AM1.58m
11:13PM1.51m
11:25AM1.72m
11:58PM1.67m
12:07PM1.87m
00:35AM1.84m
12:44PM2.01m
1:11AM1.99m
Low Tide
12:47PM0.73m
00:56AM0.81m
2:12PM0.82m
2:28AM0.88m
3:53PM0.80m
4:06AM0.83m
5:02PM0.68m
5:10AM0.71m
5:48PM0.53m
5:55AM0.56m
6:25PM0.36m
6:34AM0.41m
6:59PM0.21m
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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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