Farr Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.22° W

Farr Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farr Bay sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.2° 

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


Farr Bay surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, N swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farr Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Farr Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farr Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1
1
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0
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2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NNW
9
1.5
N
9
1.2
N
8
1
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.5
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.1
W
5
1.1
W
5
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
N
8
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
811
343
191
127
54
63
102
49
119
133
161
92
130
51
65
201
161
153
132
99
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
5
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
NNW
5
NW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
WSW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
10
NW
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
SW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
7:11PM3.53m
7:49AM3.52m
8:04PM3.85m
8:40AM3.72m
8:50PM4.11m
9:25AM3.84m
9:33PM4.27m
10:07AM3.88m
10:14PM4.31m
10:46AM3.84m
10:53PM4.21m
11:24AM3.72m
11:32PM3.99m
Low Tide
1:38AM0.43m
1:58PM0.54m
2:29AM0.09m
2:44PM0.33m
3:14AM-0.15m
3:26PM0.20m
3:57AM-0.27m
4:07PM0.16m
4:37AM-0.24m
4:46PM0.21m
5:15AM-0.07m
5:24PM0.35m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Farr Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Farr Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Farr Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farr Bay 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 (Farr Bay) 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 Farr Bay 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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