
Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faria in the next 16 days are 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna level with you. It’s been a tough stretch out at Faria (United States), a beach and reef set-up that’s beginner-friendly when it’s good. But right now, it’s not good. The first recommendation we get isn’t until Wednesday the 5th of August, and even then… it’s a tough watch.
The whole 16-day window is essentially a write-off for decent surf. We’ve got a persistent run of tiny, weak swell. The combined energy of all swells directed here is in the low to moderate range, mostly between 55 and 205, with the biggest push coming around the 15th and 16th of August when it hits 204 to 255, but that’s still weak for any real punch. The swell heights hover around 1 ft to 2 ft, mostly from the SSW or SW. On the 20th of August, we see a 4 ft swell from the west, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds, so it’s just messy.
The wind is a constant issue. Mornings often bring a light offshore breeze from the SW or WSW, which is nice for the surface, but the wave energy is just not there. Most afternoons get chopped up by cross-onshore winds, making it even more of a struggle. The consistent theme is “poor surf conditions” across the board.
Standout? There isn’t one. Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, the afternoons from the 15th of August onward start to show a bit more wind and a little more bump, but for a paddle surfer, this is a blank run. The break is fairly consistent by nature, so it’s a bit of a shock to see nothing worth a paddle. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say save the wax.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no worries there.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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51 | 32 | 31 | 50 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 73 | 72 | 120 | 120 | 102 | 146 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 73 | 69 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:49AM0.93m | 3:04PM1.61m | 4:57AM0.83m | 4:05PM1.68m | 7:07AM0.88m | 5:13PM1.78m | 8:15AM0.98m | 6:20PM1.89m | 8:57AM1.08m | 7:21PM2.01m | 9:32AM1.16m | 8:15PM2.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM0.44m | 7:56AM0.55m | 10:45PM0.30m | 8:40AM0.70m | 00:09AM0.11m | 9:56AM0.81m | 1:14AM-0.08m | 11:33AM0.85m | 2:08AM-0.25m | 12:52PM0.80m | 2:54AM-0.37m | 1:55PM0.69m | 3:36AM-0.42m | ||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 13 | W 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
11 | 10 | 31 | 10 | 7 | 44 | 7 | 73 | 72 | 120 | 120 | 102 | 146 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 73 | 69 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 4 | SW 12 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 6 |
51 | 32 | 5 | 50 | 46 | 3 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 3 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 12 | W 4 | SSW 12 | W 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
2 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 29 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 37 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 95 | 69 | 0 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 207 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 27 | 0 | 87 | 95 | 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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