Farr Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.53° N 4.22° W

Farr Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farr Bay sea temperature is
13.6° 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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,060 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farr Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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NNE
7
0.9
NNE
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1
WSW
5
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WSW
6
2.4
W
9
2.1
W
9
2.5
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9
2.3
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9
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9
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10
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9
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NNW
10
1
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9
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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82
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859
731
951
847
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882
565
461
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275
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133
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57
28
54
73
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
W
20
SSW
25
SSW
40
SW
25
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
35
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30
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W
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SSE
15
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SSW
10
NW
15
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High Tide
2:13PM3.04m
2:36AM3.13m
3:27PM2.95m
4:03AM3.03m
4:52PM3.01m
5:32AM3.10m
6:08PM3.22m
6:48AM3.29m
7:11PM3.53m
7:49AM3.52m
8:04PM3.85m
8:40AM3.72m
8:50PM4.11m
Low Tide
8:02AM0.84m
8:26PM1.13m
9:10AM1.04m
9:46PM1.21m
10:35AM1.12m
11:19PM1.09m
11:59AM1.01m
00:37AM0.79m
1:05PM0.78m
1:38AM0.43m
1:58PM0.54m
2:29AM0.09m
2:44PM0.33m
3:14AM-0.15m
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Temp °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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