Faial surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with 3,066 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with N 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 16 days.
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