Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faria in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Faria. This is a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year — nothing wild there.
Right now, from Tuesday the 25th, we’re seeing tiny waves — only 1 ft of southwest swell, with a long 16-second period, but the energy is weak (140). The wind is onshore and light, but the surf is just poor. Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. That continues through the week, with swell hovering around 1 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the south or southwest, periods varying from 11 to 13 seconds. The combined energy stays weak to moderate (between 140 and 300). The wind is often light and onshore, which keeps things messy. Wednesday morning the 26th is the best of a bad bunch — 3 ft south swell, 13 seconds, and light onshore breezes, but it’s still only marginal. Nothing to get excited about.
By the end of the week and into the weekend, there’s a slight uptick — 2 ft swell from the south-southwest, with periods up to 17 seconds, and the energy climbs to 364 on Saturday the 29th. But the winds are still onshore, and the surf quality is rated poor. That long period might make things a bit walled at the beach, but with the small size, it’s not going to do much.
The whole first week is a dud, and the second week doesn’t look any better. From Monday the 31st through to Wednesday the 9th of September, we’re stuck with 1.0 ft to 2 ft swells, mostly from the south-southwest, with energy dropping back to weak levels (90 to 362). The wind stays light and onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface chopped. The longest period we see is 20 seconds on the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, but with only 1.0 ft of swell, that’s a whisper, not a wave.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, there’s not a single standout session at Faria. If you’re a beginner, maybe the smallest, cleanest morning might offer a few knee-high lumps, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a real flat spell. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, it’s a waiting game. Some days with light cross-onshore wind and small ripples might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if that’s your thing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 |
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70 | 69 | 66 | 110 | 209 | 187 | 132 | 129 | 116 | 85 | 140 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 229 | 220 | 193 | 186 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 11:11AM1.49m | 10:59PM1.57m | 11:36AM1.56m | 11:42PM1.41m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:00PM0.37m | 5:17AM0.14m | 5:45PM0.31m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 5 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
13 | 13 | 58 | 20 | 209 | 187 | 132 | 129 | 116 | 85 | 49 | 40 | 52 | 36 | 47 | 67 | 57 | 42 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
58 | 58 | 66 | 110 | 27 | 18 | 32 | 50 | 39 | 75 | 42 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 229 | 220 | 193 | 186 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 13 |
70 | 69 | 17 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 76 | 140 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 28 | 25 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 |
19 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 126 | 55 | 92 | 164 | 47 | 61 | 131 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 106 | 8 | 0 | 94 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 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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