Surf Forecasts:
Farstadstranda surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with 345 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farstadstranda this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farstadstranda in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farstadstranda over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NW 7 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 196 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 67 | 85 | 58 | 31 | 305 | 173 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 34 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:06PM1.70m | 3:20AM1.79m | 3:44PM1.61m | 4:02AM1.63m | 4:24PM1.51m | 4:51AM1.47m | 5:13PM1.41m | 5:55AM1.35m | 6:24PM1.35m | 7:29AM1.29m | 7:59PM1.35m | 8:59AM1.32m | 9:16PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.11m | 9:14PM0.27m | 9:44AM0.28m | 9:55PM0.38m | 10:23AM0.45m | 10:42PM0.51m | 11:08AM0.61m | 11:40PM0.63m | 12:09PM0.74m | 00:57AM0.70m | 1:31PM0.80m | 2:27AM0.70m | 2:54PM0.76m | 3:41AM0.62m | |||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 52 | 196 | 187 | 121 | 15 | 219 | 334 | 459 | 440 | 450 | 402 | 319 | 305 | 173 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 34 | 15 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | W 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 28 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 67 | 85 | 58 | 31 | 15 | 33 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | W 11 | W 6 | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NNW 7 | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | NW 6 | W 9 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 29 | 11 | — | — | 10 | 12 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 729 | 747 | 790 | 769 | 773 | 535 | 657 | 657 | 59 | 470 | 950 | 876 | 657 | 923 | 769 | 946 | 743 | 735 | 677 | 673 | 673 |
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Information about the Farstadstranda Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Farstadstranda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Farstadstranda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farstadstranda 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 (Farstadstranda) 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 Farstadstranda 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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