
Surf Forecasts:
Fámjin Left surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fámjin Left this week:
The surf forecast for Fámjin Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fámjin Left in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fámjin Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 5 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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20 | 2 | 28 | 30 | 47 | 116 | 574 | 421 | 535 | 708 | 1126 | 951 | 406 | 94 | 38 | 51 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:38AM0.59m | 1:14PM0.61m | 2:03AM0.54m | 2:36PM0.64m | 3:30AM0.52m | 3:51PM0.71m | 4:41AM0.54m | 4:53PM0.80m | 5:36AM0.57m | 5:46PM0.88m | 6:22AM0.61m | 6:33PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:41PM0.16m | 7:17AM0.21m | 8:21PM0.18m | 8:39AM0.23m | 10:03PM0.14m | 10:02AM0.22m | 11:19PM0.07m | 11:08AM0.17m | 00:17AM-0.00m | 11:59AM0.12m | 1:05AM-0.06m | 12:44PM0.07m | 1:49AM-0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 9:59 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:40 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Feels °C | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | W 9 | W 8 | NNE 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 10 | NE 9 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 |
86 | 44 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 116 | 34 | 421 | 43 | 20 | 1126 | 951 | 406 | 251 | 166 | 99 | 99 | 78 | 84 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SE 7 | W 9 | WSW 10 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | NW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
20 | 12 | 28 | 30 | 11 | 36 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 163 | 94 | 34 | 28 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 10 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | NE 8 | N 9 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 7 | W 5 | WNW 6 |
1 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | WNW 5 | — | SW 3 | WSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | SW 4 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 5 | NNW 5 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | SE 3 |
44 | 2 | — | 4 | 47 | 72 | 574 | 23 | 535 | 708 | 87 | 4 | 208 | 35 | 38 | 51 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 555 | 818 | 563 | 349 | 365 | 88 | 684 | 366 | 88 | 703 | 684 | 366 | 390 | 349 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 341 |
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Information about the Fámjin Left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fámjin Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fámjin Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fámjin Left 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 (Fámjin Left) 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 Fámjin Left 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.




