
Surf Forecasts:
Faria surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, S swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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+) | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faria over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough run ahead on the surf front. The whole 16-day window is pretty flat and underwhelming. We’ve got a long stretch of days with barely enough swell to get excited about, so don’t be rushing to wax up just yet.
We’re looking at Faria, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report there. The first proper surf we see kicks off on Friday, July 31st, with a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, with a 14-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s just too small. Combined wave energy is weak at 238 (moderate energy). The wind is light and onshore in the morning, but it’s onshore, so the surface won’t be glassy. It’s gonna be poor surf conditions, no two ways about it.
Saturday, August 1st, through the following week is more of the same. Swell heights stay below 2ft, mostly from the W or SW, with periods ranging from 7 to 9 seconds – that’s short-period, weak, junk. The wind is mostly a light breeze but onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is gonna be choppy or at best, rippled. Combined energy drops into the 100s and even into the 80s and 50s, which is weak to moderate. The best you can say is that the onshore wind is light, but it’s still not glassy. For a beginner, the small size is workable, but the quality is just not there.
We do get a pulse of longer-period energy around August 7th and 8th, with a 19-second period from the SSW. That’s very long-period groundswell, which can make for a nice shape at a reef break like this, but again the swell height is only 1.0ft to 1ft. The combined energy bumps up to 147 (moderate), but the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be bumpy. It’s a little tease, but nothing to get your hopes up about.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the wind is light and onshore, but the combined energy jumps to 238 (moderate). The period is long, so the waves will have some shape and push, but the size is still tiny. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but honestly, it’s still a poor surf day.
The whole stretch is a series of poor surf conditions. There are no gaps of good surf, just a long, flat run. The break is fairly consistent, but with no swell, that doesn’t mean much. The wind is never truly offshore, so the surface is always a bit messy. This is a beach and reef setup, so with the small, weak swell and onshore wind, it’s more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 9 | S 12 | SSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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192 | 120 | 107 | 56 | 76 | 77 | 32 | 85 | 78 | 43 | 78 | 34 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 51 | 32 | 32 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:34PM1.76m | 12:12PM1.26m | 11:09PM1.66m | 12:37PM1.33m | 11:46PM1.52m | 1:05PM1.39m | 00:30AM1.34m | 1:37PM1.46m | 1:27AM1.13m | 2:15PM1.54m | 2:49AM0.93m | 3:04PM1.61m | 4:57AM0.83m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:40AM-0.13m | 5:11PM0.65m | 6:05AM-0.04m | 5:56PM0.62m | 6:30AM0.08m | 6:50PM0.58m | 6:56AM0.23m | 7:54PM0.52m | 7:24AM0.39m | 9:14PM0.44m | 7:56AM0.55m | 10:45PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 8 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | W 4 |
192 | 46 | 107 | 34 | 76 | 51 | 26 | 85 | 78 | 32 | 78 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 32 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 12 | W 8 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
24 | 72 | 33 | 37 | 68 | 77 | 25 | 46 | 27 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 36 | 15 | 51 | 32 | 5 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | W 8 |
20 | 120 | 42 | 56 | 17 | 18 | 32 | 16 | 7 | 43 | 10 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 34 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 9 | WSW 4 | — | W 6 | W 4 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 25 | 4 | — | 11 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 110 | 8 | 8 |
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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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