Faria Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.33° N 119.41° W

Faria Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faria sea temperature is
20.7° C
3.1° 

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


Faria surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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 coming up for Faria over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the surf is pretty much flat for the first week. There’s a whole lot of nothing happening from Thursday morning, August 20th, right through until the end of that week. The swell is tiny – we’re talking 1.0ft to 1ft on the SSW side, with a period that’s all over the place. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 100 (109) to start, and it barely climbs. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not doing us any favours. It’s just poor surf conditions, day after day. If you’re a beginner, it’s not even worth paddling out for this.

The water temp is sitting at 69°F at the start, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s super unusual – feels like a warm bath out there.

Now, things start to get a little more interesting towards the end of the first week. On Monday, August 24th, we see the combined energy nudge up a bit (172) with a 1ft SSW swell, but still, the wave comment is poor. Not enough to get excited about.

The real standout of the whole forecast is the window from Wednesday, August 26th, through to the end of the month. The swell picks up to 2ft-3ft from the S and SSW, and the period gets into that sweet spot (14-15 seconds). The combined energy jumps into the mid-to-high 200s and even low 300s (344 on the 26th morning, 335 on the 26th afternoon, 294 on the 29th). That’s moderate wave energy for sure.

The best of the best looks like Wednesday, August 26th morning. We’ve got a 2ft S swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is light and onshore (WSW 6 mph). That 15-second period is a groundswell, which means more energy and better shaped waves, but it might break a bit straight at a beach break. Faria is a beach and reef setup, so it could handle it. The drawback is that it’s a "fairly consistent" break, and crowds are "sometimes" a problem. But for that morning, with light wind and a solid S swell, it’s your best chance for a clean wave.

Thursday, August 27th, also looks good. The morning has a 3ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and light onshore wind, with combined energy of 259 – still a solid option.

The second week, from September 1st, the swell drops off again. The period gets short (7 seconds or less) and the energy falls back under 200. It’s a pretty poor end to the outlook. The last hopeful day is Thursday, September 4th morning, with a 1ft SSW swell and a very long 18-second period, and light wind. But that’s a week and a half away – promising, but less certain.

If the swell gets bigger here, especially with these cross-onshore winds, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing. But for now, your best bet is the last week of August.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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215
246
205
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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SW
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WSW
15
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High Tide
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
9:51AM1.22m
8:38PM1.77m
10:09AM1.27m
9:11PM1.79m
Low Tide
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
2:34PM0.71m
3:43AM-0.12m
3:07PM0.61m
4:07AM-0.11m
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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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