Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, S swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get honest about the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a pretty quiet stretch at Faria. The water is sitting at a warm 69°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a nice bonus if you're just wanting a paddle.
The problem is, the swell is tiny and the wind is almost always blowing cross-onshore. The wave energy is weak, barely cracking triple digits (172) at the best of times, and it's mostly dropping under 100. The swell direction is from the SSW, which isn't the best match for this spot; it really wants it from the SW. So, through the rest of August and into early September, the surf is just poor. It's a long stretch of nothing really happening.
Looking at the first week of September, there's a small uptick in energy around the 1st of September, but it's still weak. The best chance of something rideable might be on the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, with a light cross-onshore breeze and a 2ft SW swell, but it's still a reach. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions" across the entire board. There's just no standout period here.
If you're desperate for a surf, you might find a knee-high wave on the 29th of August when the energy hits 312, but it's still 2ft and cross-onshore. Given the small size and the consistent cross-onshore wind, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It's a beach and reef setup, so the wind is the main factor, and it's just not playing ball for us.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 138 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 43 | 71 | 33 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 46 | 92 | 69 | 66 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:11PM1.46m | 7:35AM0.92m | 4:22PM1.44m | 8:33AM1.02m | 5:36PM1.48m | 8:56AM1.09m | 6:36PM1.55m | 9:15AM1.14m | 7:23PM1.64m | 9:33AM1.18m | 8:02PM1.72m | 9:51AM1.22m | 8:38PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.32m | 8:38AM0.92m | 00:43AM0.21m | 11:05AM0.99m | 1:36AM0.10m | 12:32PM0.96m | 2:16AM0.01m | 1:22PM0.89m | 2:48AM-0.06m | 2:00PM0.80m | 3:17AM-0.10m | 2:34PM0.71m | 3:43AM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 5 |
| kJ | 138 | 29 | 15 | 81 | 24 | 9 | 12 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 41 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 9 | 85 | 81 | 11 | 79 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 71 | 33 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 46 | 58 | 69 | 66 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | W 16 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 50 | 50 | 14 | 71 | 58 | 21 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 15 | 40 | — | 25 | — | — | 15 | — | 13 | 8 | 66 | — | 11 | 37 | 21 | 13 | 92 | 69 | 34 | 78 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 102 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 41 | 274 | 0 | 41 | 274 | 8 |
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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).
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