
Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and sad for Faria. We’ve got a run of small, weak swell that’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave energy is just not there. The first real chance to even think about a paddle comes right at the end of the 16-day window, so don’t hold your breath for anything before that.
From Wednesday the 15th all the way through to Saturday the 26th of July, it’s a write-off. The surf is tiny – mostly 1ft to 3ft – with combined energy readings that are really weak (93 to 546). The wind is almost always on or cross-onshore, keeping things messy and chopped up. There’s a couple of long-period swells, like 18 to 19 seconds, but when the height is only 1ft, it’s just not enough to push anything rideable. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing special.
Even when we get a slight bump around Sunday the 26th with a 4ft swell from the SSW (period 14 seconds, energy up to 752), it’s still going to be marginal at best. The wind turns light and onshore, but the quality is just not there. That’s the only day with a score above zero.
Now, the best of a bad bunch comes on Sunday the 26th in the morning. Faria is a beach and reef setup, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s also a beginner spot. A 4ft swell from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds is still small, but the energy is moderate (752). The wind is light and onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s not a complete howler. You’ll get some small, crumbly waves that are okay for a longboard or a soft-top. Just know that it’s not gonna be a classic, and crowds can happen sometimes.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day run, there’s only one day that’s even worth a look, and it’s barely a standout. The rest of the time, the swell is too small, the wind is too messy, and the energy is too weak. If you’re desperate, Sunday the 26th morning is your window. Otherwise, save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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49 | 48 | 42 | 40 | 106 | 101 | 103 | 58 | 33 | 49 | 108 | 83 | 62 | 145 | 145 | 127 | 95 | 124 | 102 | 173 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:00PM2.16m | 11:56AM1.25m | 10:49PM2.05m | 12:38PM1.31m | 11:39PM1.87m | 1:21PM1.37m | 00:30AM1.63m | 2:05PM1.42m | 1:26AM1.36m | 2:50PM1.47m | 2:36AM1.10m | 3:38PM1.50m | 4:15AM0.92m | 4:28PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21AM-0.51m | 4:36PM0.61m | 6:03AM-0.41m | 5:34PM0.60m | 6:44AM-0.25m | 6:37PM0.59m | 7:23AM-0.06m | 7:47PM0.59m | 8:01AM0.16m | 9:09PM0.55m | 8:39AM0.37m | 10:41PM0.46m | 9:21AM0.57m | ||||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
8:09 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
16 | 13 | 20 | 36 | 106 | 101 | 103 | 56 | 33 | 6 | 108 | 46 | 62 | 93 | 93 | 117 | 87 | 56 | 38 | 173 | 199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSE 4 | SW 15 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | W 5 | W 6 |
33 | 32 | 42 | 25 | 40 | 39 | 56 | 33 | 3 | 34 | 10 | 83 | 43 | 145 | 145 | 18 | 95 | 124 | 102 | 14 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 5 | W 15 | W 15 | SW 16 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | S 9 | W 13 |
49 | 48 | 16 | 40 | 14 | 14 | 33 | 58 | 33 | 49 | 45 | 44 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 127 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 28 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | W 6 | — | W 5 |
48 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 11 | 74 | — | 48 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 49 | 2 | 95 | 83 | 0 | 95 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 8 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 110 | 8 |
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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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