
Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
Honestly, we’ve got a flat spell ahead. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for Faria. There’s not a single standout session in the whole run, and the pattern is stubborn – poor surf conditions just keep rolling in one after the other. The first week is a total write-off: tiny waves, onshore wind, and no energy. You’re looking at waist-high or smaller, weak little waves with a combined swell energy that never gets exciting. For example, Saturday the 12th only manages 133 (moderate energy) and it just trickles downhill from there. Those early days are all onshore wind too – mostly light SW or WSW wind straight on it, which kills any chance of a clean face.
The gap in decent surf lasts all the way through to the third week. On Sunday the 20th, things try to pick up a bit – the combined energy jumps to 322 (moderate to strong) in the afternoon, and there’s a marginal surf forecast, but it’s still only 0.5m (about 2ft) of SW swell with a long period around 18 seconds. That long period groundswell (18-19 seconds) could shape up some nice lines on a point or reef, but Faria is a beach and reef setup that’s mostly exposed to the SW. At this size, you’re not even getting much; it’s more like a knee-high bump that might break straight on a good sandbank. And the wind stays light onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy. Monday the 21st morning shows 270 (moderate energy) and a marginal rating again, but still only 0.5m (2ft). It’s honestly more interesting for a kite surfer to get some small jumps in than for a paddler to hunt a wave.
The water temperature is around 22°C (72°F), which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – about 5°C (8°F) warmer than average. That’s a real anomaly. You’ll be warm in a shorty, that’s for sure.
After the 21st, it fades right back to poor surf conditions, tiny 0.4m to 0.5m (1ft to 2ft) waves, and the combined energy drops back below 200. The last few days, from the 24th onward, are weaker still – some afternoons even drop below 100 (weak energy). There’s nothing to get excited about right through to the 27th.
Bottom line: if you’re in the Faria area, don’t bother waxing up for the next two weeks. It’s a long, flat run with only the tiniest pulse of marginal groundswell on the 20th and 21st. Even that is too small to be worth the drive. Forecasts can change, but this looks like one of those quiet stretches where the ocean takes a nap. Come back in a month.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
102 | 52 | 106 | 46 | 136 | 74 | 110 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 51 | 38 | 119 | 74 | 100 | 98 | 85 | 84 | 96 | 96 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:55AM1.68m | 11:12PM1.49m | 11:24AM1.69m | 00:00AM1.30m | 11:53AM1.66m | 00:55AM1.12m | 12:23PM1.60m | 2:11AM0.97m | 12:59PM1.51m | 1:47PM1.42m | 3:09PM1.36m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.16m | 5:08AM0.27m | 5:55PM0.16m | 5:34AM0.45m | 6:45PM0.19m | 5:57AM0.63m | 7:43PM0.24m | 6:14AM0.79m | 8:58PM0.29m | 10:33PM0.29m | 11:56PM0.23m | ||||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 |
13 | 7 | 39 | 26 | 136 | 74 | 110 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 51 | 13 | 119 | 74 | 100 | 98 | 85 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 |
102 | 52 | 49 | 26 | 28 | 47 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 84 | 41 | 96 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 19 |
18 | 35 | 15 | 46 | 14 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 38 | 37 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 96 | 36 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | W 5 |
— | 17 | 106 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 42 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 38 | 0 | 101 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 110 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
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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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