Faria Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for our stretch of coast.

Honestly, straight up, this is a grim run of form. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any proper paddle surfing. We’re looking at a solid two-and-a-half weeks with no real swell or decent conditions. The waves are just too small and weak to get excited about, and the wind is constantly messing things up.

It all starts off on Friday the 10th of July with a tiny 2 ft SSW groundswell, but the wind is onshore. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 64°, but that’s about the only highlight. The combined wave energy is weak—just 183. This sets the tone for the next week. Every single day from the 10th through to the 25th is marked as "poor surf conditions" with a score of zero. The swell never gets above 3 ft, and the period is a mix of short and mid-range stuff, never offering any punch. The wind is a constant problem—mostly a light cross-onshore breeze that keeps the surface messy. Even when it goes onshore, the swell is too small to bother. It’s a frustrating stretch where you’d be better off doing anything else.

The only break we’ve got to talk about is Faria, which is a beach and reef setup. It’s fairly consistent in terms of it always breaking, but the swell just isn’t there. The optimum direction is SW, but we’re not getting any size. On Wednesday the 15th, we see a small bump to 3 ft from the W with a short period of 6 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, and the combined energy is only 131. It’s not worth a paddle.

There is a little more energy mid-week around the 19th of July, with a 2 ft S swell and a long 16-second period, but the combined energy jumps to a moderate 400. Still, the wind is onshore and the surf quality is rated as poor. That long period might make it a bit straighter at a beach break, but with the onshore wind, it’s not a goer.

Around the 25th of July, we see another small S swell of 2-2 ft with a 12-second period, and combined energy around 200-221. But again, the winds are either cross-onshore or onshore. It’s a consistent pattern of small, wind-affected junk.

This is one of those runs where there just isn’t a single standout day. Nothing to chase. If you’re a kiter, you might find something in the onshore winds, but for a surfer, it’s time to take a break. Forecasts can change, but right now, this looks like a solid blank run.

Rusty.

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