Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. 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 (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Faria.
Honestly, it’s a rough run for the next two weeks. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for proper surf. We’ve got a long, painful gap right from the start with nothing rideable. The first sniff of something that isn’t totally hopeless doesn’t show until Tuesday the 8th of September, and even then, it’s marginal at best. That’s a solid ten days of flat or messy nothingness.
Let’s break it down. From now through to Monday the 7th, it’s all poor surf conditions. Tiny little swells, mostly under 2 ft, with a short to moderate period. The wind is constantly onshore or cross-onshore from the SW or WSW, keeping it choppy and messy. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with readings around 121 to 355. For a beach and reef set-up like Faria, it’s not worth paddling out.
The best we get in the whole outlook is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. That morning it goes glassy with a light 3 mph offshore from the SW. Swell is only 2 ft but with a very long 17-second period from the SW, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 222. For a reef and river break, that long period can work, but at that size it’s barely a knee-high dribble. It’s the only time the wind cleans it up, but it’s not exactly a standout. The water is currently much warmer than normal, about 71°, which is over 7° above average – very unusual for this time of year.
Later that Thursday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the west but with a poor 6-second wind swell period and onshore wind. That one’s a mess and too junky for surfing – more of a kite session if anything.
For the rest of the second week, into the 13th, it’s back to tiny swell and poor wind. Nothing to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: there are no real standouts here. The Thursday 10th morning is the only time you’d even bother to look, and that’s a long shot. This is a blank run, and for Faria, that’s pretty normal when the summer pattern locks in. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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229 | 284 | 193 | 186 | 118 | 116 | 71 | 68 | 68 | 58 | 63 | 117 | 110 | 99 | 107 | 138 | 211 | 188 | 181 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 6:24AM0.91m | 3:39PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:55AM0.90m | 11:59PM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 6 |
229 | 76 | 74 | 57 | 44 | 21 | 71 | 13 | 40 | 58 | 63 | 117 | 110 | 27 | 107 | 138 | 38 | 188 | 181 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 16 | S 12 | W 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 5 | SSW 16 |
25 | 284 | 193 | 186 | 118 | 116 | 14 | 68 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 67 | 69 | 14 | 38 | 82 | 46 | 18 | 226 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 11 |
26 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 29 | 28 | 49 | 41 | 68 | 17 | 30 | 42 | 2 | 99 | 87 | 84 | 211 | 25 | 111 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 |
49 | 170 | 39 | 64 | 71 | — | 11 | 27 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 66 | 23 | 26 | 58 | 14 | 45 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 8 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 62 | 8 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 274 | 0 | 8 | 274 | 0 | 41 | 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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