Faria Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.33° N 119.41° W

Faria Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faria sea temperature is
21.1° C
3.6° 

Faria surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Faria surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Faria over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a real dry spell here. For the first ten days, from Tuesday the 18th of August right through to the end of the month, the surf is just not cooperating. The waves are tiny, mostly between 1 ft and 2 ft, and the wind is consistently cross-on or onshore. It’s choppy, it’s weak, and frankly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is all over the shop, but mostly in the low to moderate range (67 to 273), and it’s just not enough to push anything decent. The water is a warm 70°, which is *much* warmer than normal for this time of year – over 5° above average – so it’s a nice swim, but not a surf.

The first real flicker of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday the 29th of August in the morning. We finally see a bit of a pulse, with 2 ft from the SSW and a period of 17 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the energy jumps up to 309 (moderate). The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The problem is, the swell is still small, and the break itself is a beach and reef setup that’s *fairly consistent* but can be a bit stop-start. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the small size, it’s not going to be dangerous. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so you might have some company.

The real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is later in the run. On Monday the 31st of August, the swell starts to build again, but the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September is where it gets interesting. We’re looking at 4 ft from the WNW, but with a short period of 6 seconds – that’s just windswell, not groundswell, so it’ll be a bit racy and crumbly. The energy is back up to 202 (moderate), and the wind is light and onshore. It’s not clean, but it’s the most size we’ve seen. Still, with the short period, it’s not going to be quality. For this spot, the ideal swell direction is SW, so this WNW pulse is a little off-angle, but it’ll still wrap in.

Honestly, there’s no real “go-time” in this window. The whole 16-day period is a struggle. I’d say keep an eye on the Tuesday the 1st of September morning for the biggest waves, but don’t expect perfection. The water is warm, the air is clear, but the surf is a real wait-and-see.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
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SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
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0.4
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0.3
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W
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0.3
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15
0.4
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0.3
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0.3
SW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
81
130
138
85
81
81
79
35
58
34
57
43
71
50
57
68
70
46
82
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
0
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
WSW
15
WSW
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15
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High Tide
2:17PM1.50m
4:14AM0.87m
3:11PM1.46m
7:35AM0.92m
4:22PM1.44m
8:33AM1.02m
5:36PM1.48m
8:56AM1.09m
6:36PM1.55m
9:15AM1.14m
7:23PM1.64m
9:33AM1.18m
8:02PM1.72m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.39m
7:55AM0.78m
11:27PM0.32m
8:38AM0.92m
00:43AM0.21m
11:05AM0.99m
1:36AM0.10m
12:32PM0.96m
2:16AM0.01m
1:22PM0.89m
2:48AM-0.06m
2:00PM0.80m
3:17AM-0.10m
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Temp °C
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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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