Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
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 our local stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this forecast window is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any push. The only break we’ve got to work with is Faria, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the southwest. The water temp is sitting at a warm 72°, which is a huge 8° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s pretty wild and you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.
But here’s the reality: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. From Saturday the 12th right through to Sunday the 27th of September, it’s all *poor surf conditions* and zero-rated days. The swell is just not happening. We’ve got tiny waves, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft, coming from the southwest and west, with periods that are all over the place – some short stuff around 8-9 seconds, and even some long-period energy with periods over 15 seconds, but the height is so small it’s not doing anything for us.
The combined swell energy is weak to moderate at best, with values between 83 and 238, but those are just numbers on paper because the waves are too small and the winds are mostly onshore – southwest, west-southwest, or cross-on shore – keeping things chopped and messy. There’s one brief moment on Wednesday the 23rd in the afternoon where we get some glassy conditions and a comment that it’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – that’s the only glimmer, and it’s still tiny at 2 ft from the southwest with a period of 15 seconds. Even then, the crowd situation at Faria can be an issue sometimes, so don’t expect a quiet peak.
Because the combined swell energy never gets into triple digits for any significant window and the quality is rated zero across the board, I can’t point you to a standout. It’s just a blank run – and for this area, that’s pretty normal when the forecast is this quiet. The setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you’ve got the gear.
Keep an eye on it, though. It tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change. For now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 102 | 52 | 106 | 46 | 136 | 74 | 110 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 51 | 38 | 119 | 74 | 100 | 98 | 85 | 84 | 96 | 96 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:55AM1.68m | 11:12PM1.49m | 11:24AM1.69m | 00:00AM1.30m | 11:53AM1.66m | 00:55AM1.12m | 12:23PM1.60m | 2:11AM0.97m | 12:59PM1.51m | 1:47PM1.42m | 3:09PM1.36m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.16m | 5:08AM0.27m | 5:55PM0.16m | 5:34AM0.45m | 6:45PM0.19m | 5:57AM0.63m | 7:43PM0.24m | 6:14AM0.79m | 8:58PM0.29m | 10:33PM0.29m | 11:56PM0.23m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 39 | 26 | 136 | 74 | 110 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 51 | 13 | 119 | 74 | 100 | 98 | 85 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 102 | 52 | 49 | 26 | 28 | 47 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 84 | 41 | 96 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 18 | 35 | 15 | 46 | 14 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 38 | 37 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 96 | 36 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 106 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 38 | 0 | 101 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 110 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
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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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