Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W 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★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here, checking in from the beach. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch is looking pretty bleak. We’ve got a long, dry patch ahead, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.
Overall Pattern
We’re staring down a 16-day window that’s about as flat and uninspiring as it gets. For the first week or more, there’s barely a pulse. The water is running warmer than you’d expect for this time of year—71°F with a 7°F anomaly, which is very unusual. It’s like the ocean forgot what season it is, but that warmth isn’t doing us any favours for waves.
The action doesn’t really kick off until Thursday, August 27th, and even then, it’s a weak start. The first real surfable day is Thursday 27th August in the afternoon at Faria (a beach and reef set-up). We’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the S, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined wave energy is a weak 173, so don’t expect much push. The wind turns glassy though, which is rare in this outlook, so if you’re a beginner looking for a super-mellow paddle, you might get a couple of knee-high dribblers. But honestly, it’s very ordinary.
After that, it’s a wasteland. From Friday 28th August right through to the end of the first week, we’ve got poor surf conditions day after day—mostly onshore breezes, tiny swell (1ft to 2ft), and not worth a second look. The swell period does get long later on (15 to 19 seconds) but that’s a groundswell that’s just too weak to do anything with, and it’s coming from the SSW, which is not the direction this spot wants (optimum is SW). The wind is mostly on or cross-on, so it’s blown out.
The Long, Dry Spell
There’s a gap of several days here with absolutely no recommendations. From Friday 28th August all the way through to Tuesday 1st September, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, swell is tiny, and the guidance scores are zero. On Tuesday 1st September afternoon, the wind goes glassy again, but it’s still only 2ft from the S—again, just a tiny surfable bump, but nothing to get excited about. The rest of that week is more of the same: poor surf, marginal conditions, and a lot of cross-onshore chop.
Into the Second Week (September 2nd to 11th)
The second week doesn’t offer much hope either. The swell stays small—between 1ft and 3ft—with the odd pocket of longer period energy (up to 19 seconds), but the wind is often wrong (WSW, SW, or cross-onshore). Thursday 3rd September morning has a 3ft SSW swell with 13 seconds and a light onshore breeze, but it’s still marginal. Friday 4th September morning has a 2ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and light onshore wind—again, just a tease. The combined energy stays moderate (286 to 314 on the good days) but the quality is never there.
Last Word
There’s no standout here. The best you can hope for is a glassy, tiny window on Thursday 27th August afternoon at Faria, or maybe a repeat glassy moment on Tuesday 1st September afternoon. If you’re an absolute beginner, you might get a foamie session in. For everyone else, this is a total blank. With the swell this small and the wind mostly against us, it’s a good time to wax your board and wait for a better window. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a long stretch of nothing.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 11 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
89 | 76 | 140 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 229 | 284 | 193 | 140 | 118 | 115 | 73 | 68 | 68 | 89 | 106 | 141 | 137 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:45PM1.76m | 10:48AM1.41m | 10:20PM1.69m | 11:11AM1.49m | 10:59PM1.57m | 11:36AM1.56m | 11:42PM1.41m | 12:05PM1.62m | 00:33AM1.21m | 12:39PM1.65m | 1:41AM1.02m | 1:21PM1.66m | 3:31AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.52m | 4:30AM-0.06m | 4:19PM0.44m | 4:54AM0.02m | 5:00PM0.37m | 5:17AM0.14m | 5:45PM0.31m | 5:42AM0.29m | 6:36PM0.27m | 6:07AM0.45m | 7:39PM0.25m | 6:34AM0.62m | 9:00PM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 6 | W 10 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | W 5 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 |
89 | 24 | 94 | 31 | 44 | 103 | 64 | 80 | 74 | 72 | 45 | 21 | 73 | 13 | 68 | 89 | 106 | 141 | 137 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 5 |
30 | 53 | 28 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 229 | 284 | 193 | 140 | 118 | 115 | 73 | 43 | 40 | 17 | 30 | 69 | 67 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | W 9 | S 8 | S 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 17 |
54 | 76 | 140 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 57 | 78 | 9 | 68 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 113 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | 74 | 20 | 92 | 255 | — | 66 | 74 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 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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