Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. 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+) | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's be honest, looking at the 16-day window for Faria, there's not a whole lot to get excited about. We're in for a long stretch of pretty lackluster conditions. The first real recommendation doesn't even pop up until the 30th of August, so we're looking at a solid gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for.
The water's cooked, though. At 70° it's a whopping 7° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is super unusual. You'll be surfing in a bath.
For the first week and a half, from the 17th of August right through to the 29th, it's all poor surf conditions. Swell heights are tiny, mostly between 1 ft and 2 ft, coming from the SSW or SW. The wind is a mix of on and cross-onshore, which isn't doing us any favors. The wave energy is weak, with combined energy values barely cracking 100, like 61 on the 21st. It's just not worth the drive.
Now, the one and only standout, and it's only a marginal one at that, is on the morning of Sunday, the 30th of August. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 273 which is moderate. The wind is light and onshore, which is okay, but it's not glassy. The wave comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so it's not a slam dunk, but it's the best we've got by a long shot. It's a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is SW, so this SSW swell is in the right ballpark. The crowds can be there *sometimes*, so you might have some company. At 2 ft, it's small enough for anyone.
The rest of the forecast after that 30th stays poor. The 31st and 1st of September have similar swell sizes but the energy drops and the wind stays onshore. It's a real bummer, but that's the way it goes sometimes.
Faria is the only break in the game here, and it's a fairly consistent spot, so this blank run feels a bit more normal for the area. Things can change, but for now, keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 140 | 120 | 116 | 146 | 68 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 58 | 34 | 32 | 43 | 71 | 50 | 57 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:34PM1.53m | 2:15AM1.01m | 2:17PM1.50m | 4:14AM0.87m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.40m | 7:27AM0.60m | 9:51PM0.39m | 7:55AM0.78m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 140 | 120 | 31 | 35 | 54 | 64 | 61 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 58 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 71 | 31 | 57 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | W 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 7 | 116 | 146 | 68 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 43 | 5 | 33 | 31 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 10 | W 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 9 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 3 | — | W 9 | — |
| kJ | 20 | 12 | 66 | — | 34 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | — | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 41 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 8 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 95 | 8 | 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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