Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Faria.
To be straight with you, it’s a quiet stretch. The first few days are a write-off for a proper paddle. Swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, messing up what little bump there is. The water is running at 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 6° above average, so that’s a pleasant surprise if you’re just floating around.
Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are pretty lifeless. We’ve got a weak, long-period groundswell from the SSW, around 13 seconds, but it’s only pushing 1 ft to 1 ft and the combined energy is low (53 to 142). Not enough to get excited about. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are more of the same – tiny waves, light onshore breezes, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” across the board.
The first hint of something marginally better shows up on Wednesday the 26th. The morning sees a slight bump to 2 ft from the S, with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 273. The wind is light and onshore, but it’s still just “marginal” at best. The afternoon is similar, with energy up to 347, but it’s still only a 1 out of 10 call. Not worth a trip.
We hit a bit of a flat patch again from Thursday the 27th through to the end of the month. Swell sizes bounce between 1 ft and 2 ft, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the energy is middling (122 to 352). The wave comment keeps saying “poor” or “marginal.” There’s one weird window on Thursday the 27th afternoon where a 4 ft swell shows up from the WNW, but it’s got a pitiful period of just 6 seconds – that’s pure wind slop, no shape to it.
The first week of September doesn’t look much better, but there’s one thing that catches my eye. On Thursday the 3rd of September, the afternoon session shows a 2 ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 21 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 393. That’s a proper groundswell pulse. The wind is light and onshore, which is a shame, but the period is long enough that it could wrap in and offer some shape, especially if you’re willing to sit deep. It’s still a “poor surf conditions” call, but that energy is notable.
Then on Friday the 4th of September, we get the best energy of the whole outlook. The morning has 3 ft from the SSW at 19 seconds, with combined energy hitting 501. That’s a solid, moderate to strong wave energy. The wind is light cross-onshore, but for that size and period, it’s the best option on the table. Faria is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the SW, and the optimum swell direction is SW – so this SSW pulse is a good match. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have a few others in the water, but nothing too crazy. The next day, Saturday the 5th, is similar but the wind picks up a touch to 9 mph from the S, making it a bit choppier.
In the end, the only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Friday the 4th of September. It’s not tall, but the long period and strong energy (501) for a small wave make it worth a look. The morning of Thursday the 3rd is a close second. For the rest, it’s a lot of waiting and small, blown-out surf. If you’re desperate, you could paddle out on the 26th of August, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 6 | W 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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33 | 53 | 71 | 33 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 46 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 97 | 175 | 165 | 100 | 82 | 109 | 58 | 140 | 146 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:56AM1.09m | 6:36PM1.55m | 9:15AM1.14m | 7:23PM1.64m | 9:33AM1.18m | 8:02PM1.72m | 9:51AM1.22m | 8:38PM1.77m | 10:09AM1.27m | 9:11PM1.79m | 10:28AM1.34m | 9:45PM1.76m | 10:48AM1.41m | 10:20PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:07PM0.61m | 4:07AM-0.11m | 3:42PM0.52m | 4:30AM-0.06m | 4:19PM0.44m | 4:54AM0.02m | |||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | S 14 | W 6 | W 6 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 18 |
9 | 53 | 15 | 8 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 41 | 175 | 60 | 44 | 82 | 60 | 54 | 94 | 94 | 270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | S 13 | S 12 | W 6 | S 10 | W 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | W 6 |
33 | 43 | 71 | 15 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 34 | 34 | 165 | 100 | 18 | 50 | 58 | 140 | 146 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | W 9 |
11 | 30 | 14 | 33 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 24 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 15 | 17 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 18 | 22 | — | — | 26 | — | 6 | 27 | — | 19 | 97 | — | 60 | 51 | — | 109 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 41 | 0 | 87 | 8 | 0 | 95 | 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.
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