Surf Forecasts:
Farstadstranda surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, W swell with 748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farstadstranda this week:
The surf forecast for Farstadstranda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farstadstranda in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farstadstranda over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 335 | 263 | 38 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 17 | 143 | 173 | 290 | 523 | 423 | 331 | 163 | 110 | 108 | 69 | 26 | 14 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.35m | 7:29AM1.29m | 7:59PM1.35m | 8:59AM1.32m | 9:16PM1.43m | 9:59AM1.40m | 10:09PM1.54m | 10:43AM1.49m | 10:50PM1.66m | 11:19AM1.58m | 11:25PM1.77m | 11:51AM1.65m | 11:57PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:09PM0.74m | 00:57AM0.70m | 1:31PM0.80m | 2:27AM0.70m | 2:54PM0.76m | 3:41AM0.62m | 3:55PM0.67m | 4:32AM0.50m | 4:40PM0.55m | 5:13AM0.36m | 5:17PM0.43m | 5:48AM0.24m | 5:51PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | WNW 9 | W 8 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 10 |
| kJ | 336 | 335 | 263 | 85 | 73 | 30 | 14 | 13 | 143 | 173 | 35 | 523 | 423 | 331 | 163 | 110 | 108 | 69 | 86 | 86 | 340 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | W 9 | N 12 | W 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 5 | 38 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 32 | 44 | 48 | 26 | 95 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | N 13 | W 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 290 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 19 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 1432 | 923 | 799 | 809 | 815 | 778 | 809 | 138 | 547 | 673 | 82 | 0 | 468 | 0 | 92 | 747 | 1007 | 825 | 82 | 82 |
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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).
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