Faial surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 16 days.
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