Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW 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★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s 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 0.8m 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 (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| 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 talk about Faria (Faria). This stretch of coast isn’t exactly firing at the moment. We’re looking at a pretty quiet run, with a lot of small, poor conditions and onshore winds for the first week or so. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Starting now, through the end of August and into the first week of September, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, with short periods and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is weak too, with combined energy readings mostly between 100 and 300. It’s just not worth paddling out for.
There’s a gap of several days with no real surf on offer. Around Saturday 7th September, things start to look a little more interesting. We get a glassy morning with a 3 ft south swell, 14-second period, and combined energy of 420 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is calm, so it’ll be clean. That’s the best chance in the whole forecast window, but it’s a short window.
Then on Monday 8th September morning, we get a big jump in size – 10 ft south swell, but it’s short period (11 seconds) and the wind is cross-shore. The combined energy spikes to 3854, which is very strong, but with that short period and cross wind, it’s going to be a mess. The afternoon on the 8th looks better: 5 ft SSW swell, a light offshore breeze from the NE, and clean conditions. That’s the standout session for the whole forecast. It’s a solid, clean wave for experienced surfers, but the size will be too much for beginners.
After that, from the 9th onwards, it’s back to tiny, poor surf with onshore winds and weak energy. The 16-day window just doesn’t have much else to offer.
If you’re determined, the early morning of the 7th and the afternoon of the 8th September are your best bets. Everything else is a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
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270 | 258 | 229 | 284 | 193 | 186 | 118 | 116 | 71 | 68 | 67 | 87 | 96 | 57 | 152 | 142 | 145 | 88 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 2:20PM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:03AM0.77m | 10:35PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | W 6 |
270 | 79 | 62 | 95 | 55 | 54 | 42 | 21 | 71 | 13 | 40 | 87 | 96 | 57 | 152 | 142 | 145 | 52 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 4 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 5 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 |
29 | 258 | 229 | 284 | 193 | 186 | 118 | 116 | 13 | 42 | 67 | 4 | 3 | 55 | 67 | 10 | 58 | 88 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 17 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 |
16 | 6 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 13 | 29 | 28 | 49 | 68 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 42 | 2 | 70 | 7 | 57 | 211 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 |
73 | 29 | 102 | 229 | 39 | 78 | 91 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | 10 | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 38 | 8 | 5 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 65 | 8 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 41 | 0 | 38 | 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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