Surf Forecasts:
Faial surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with 433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | N 10 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 251 | 256 | 394 | 396 | 371 | 284 | 280 | 324 | 309 | 264 | 270 | 343 | 422 | 346 | 315 | 163 | 131 | 150 | 143 | 138 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:16PM2.19m | 5:38AM1.96m | 5:54PM1.99m | 6:16AM1.83m | 6:35PM1.79m | 6:59AM1.69m | 7:22PM1.59m | 7:53AM1.56m | 8:28PM1.43m | 9:13AM1.47m | 10:05PM1.37m | 10:49AM1.49m | 11:34PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:58AM0.16m | 11:27PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.30m | 00:03AM0.36m | 12:17PM0.46m | 00:41AM0.53m | 1:04PM0.62m | 1:26AM0.69m | 2:07PM0.76m | 2:34AM0.81m | 3:42PM0.83m | 4:13AM0.85m | 5:21PM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 9 | SSW 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | N 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 38 | 37 | 24 | 396 | 79 | 284 | 280 | 324 | 309 | 34 | 37 | 47 | 31 | 69 | 84 | 163 | 34 | 43 | 143 | 138 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NE 10 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | N 12 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 24 | 14 | 101 | 12 | 82 | 107 | 70 | 60 | 14 | 85 | 78 | 70 | 30 | 58 | 109 | 107 | 96 | 130 | 120 | 95 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | S 14 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | N 11 |
| kJ | 26 | 57 | 53 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 52 | 34 | 32 | 59 | 58 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 106 | 33 | 59 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 251 | 256 | 394 | — | 371 | — | — | — | — | 264 | 270 | 343 | 422 | 346 | 315 | — | 131 | 150 | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 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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