Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period with SW swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faria in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks around Faria are a total washout. We got a full 16-day window to look at, but it's gonna be a long dry spell.
For the whole stretch, we're looking at small, weak, and ragged conditions. The swell energy is barely a blip, with combined energy numbers mostly in the low to mid double digits, only occasionally touching triple digits (like 149, 222, 244). The forecast is a consistent run of "poor surf conditions" – that’s plain as day.
Starting Thursday the 13th of August right through the first week, we’ve got southwesterly swells bumping in around 1ft to 2ft. The period is crazy long, sometimes hitting 16 seconds or even 18 seconds, which would normally carry some punch, but there's just no size behind it. The wind is mostly onshore or side-onshore from the south and west, blowing 6 to 9 mph, keeping the surface messy. There isn’t a single standout session in there. With this combo of tiny swell and steady onshore wind, Faria’s beach-and-reef setup is looking way more fun for a kite surfer than anyone with a paddle.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From the 21st through the 28th of August, the swell fades even more, with wave heights barely scraping 1ft and energy numbers dropping back into the double digits (like 66, 51, 85). A couple of those long-period swells (18-19 seconds) try to show up on the 23rd and 24th, but it’s still just a ripple on the surface.
If you were hoping for a wave, there just isn’t one coming. The consistency rating is "fairly consistent," but it’s been consistently flat. For this area, a blank stretch like this is pretty normal. Things could always change, but right now, the board’s staying in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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64 | 118 | 113 | 84 | 124 | 270 | 104 | 229 | 220 | 160 | 142 | 140 | 140 | 118 | 108 | 146 | 73 | 96 | 130 | 95 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:13AM1.42m | 10:38PM1.91m | 11:47AM1.49m | 11:24PM1.71m | 12:21PM1.53m | 00:11AM1.48m | 12:57PM1.55m | 1:05AM1.23m | 1:34PM1.53m | 2:15AM1.01m | 2:17PM1.50m | 4:14AM0.87m | 3:11PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM0.42m | 5:25AM-0.20m | 5:23PM0.38m | 5:58AM-0.02m | 6:16PM0.38m | 6:29AM0.18m | 7:15PM0.39m | 6:58AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.40m | 7:27AM0.60m | 9:51PM0.39m | 7:55AM0.78m | 11:27PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
64 | 118 | 113 | 84 | 124 | 270 | 104 | 229 | 220 | 160 | 142 | 26 | 24 | 36 | 92 | 96 | 73 | 96 | 74 | 50 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 8 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | W 4 | SW 14 | S 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
21 | 11 | 18 | 71 | 82 | 6 | 47 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 140 | 140 | 118 | 81 | 146 | 68 | 81 | 130 | 95 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 11 | SSW 20 | W 6 | S 11 | S 11 | W 4 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 |
11 | 20 | 37 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | — | 10 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 64 | 33 | 66 | 108 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 255 | 0 | 109 | 8 | 0 | 274 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 38 | 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.
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