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Faria Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Ventura (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Faria surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 17 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Faria surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faria sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faria this week:
The surf forecast for Faria over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faria in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | S 13 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
505 | 521 | 575 | 280 | 70 | 40 | 59 | 59 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 57 | 48 | 120 | 32 | 58 | 64 | 99 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:33AM1.12m | 10:16PM2.08m | 12:37PM1.09m | 11:05PM2.01m | 1:47PM1.07m | 00:00AM1.89m | 3:01PM1.09m | 1:02AM1.71m | 4:10PM1.16m | 2:15AM1.52m | 5:06PM1.26m | 3:39AM1.34m | 5:51PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM0.64m | 5:49AM-0.54m | 4:41PM0.73m | 6:46AM-0.48m | 5:37PM0.80m | 7:47AM-0.38m | 6:50PM0.87m | 8:50AM-0.27m | 8:27PM0.88m | 9:51AM-0.14m | 10:13PM0.80m | 10:48AM-0.02m | 11:43PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 13 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 11 | W 6 | W 4 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | W 4 |
 kJ | 505 | 521 | 575 | 280 | 44 | 23 | 59 | 59 | 13 | 7 | 33 | 10 | 5 | 46 | 11 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 99 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | WNW 13 | W 6 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 4 | W 6 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 35 | 35 | 34 | 15 | 70 | 40 | 16 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 7 | 29 | 34 | 57 | 30 | 120 | 32 | 58 | 6 | 5 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 4 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 31 | 37 | 35 | 14 | 36 | 48 | 29 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 13 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 418 | 9 | 4 | 13 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | 4 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 41 | 0 | 102 | 8 | 0 | 171 | 8 | 0 | 171 | 8 | 0 | 97 | 8 | 0 | 109 | 8 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 0 |
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Information about the Faria Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faria provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Faria can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faria 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 (Faria) 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 Faria 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.
Faria is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Ventura. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ventura. Ventura has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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