Surf Forecasts:
Figuera surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 2,891 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Figuera this week:
The surf forecast for Figuera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figuera in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figuera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let me run through this same chart in feet and miles per hour for you.
It’s a slow start at Figuera. A big gap from Tuesday, 18 August right through to Saturday, 22 August. A few weak waves show up but they get torn apart by strong onshore and cross-off winds. Water temp is about what you'd expect for the season, but it doesn't matter because it's flat and blown out. Not worth getting wet.
Then on Sunday, 23 August, we get a pulse. A SSW swell rolls in at about 5.6ft, with a 10-second period. The wind goes cross-off from the ESE at a light 9 mph, and it cleans up nice. The combined swell energy is moderate at 733, so it's got some life. Good fun for the average surfer in the afternoon.
The real standout is Monday, 24 August. The SSW swell builds to 7.2ft with a 12-second period. The energy jumps to a strong 1190, and the wind stays clean from the ESE. This is the pick of the bunch – solid groundswell, good shape, plenty of power. Might be a bit heavy for beginners over 5ft, but for those with some experience, it’s excellent. Expect some company in the water as it can get busy.
Tuesday, 25 August and Wednesday, 26 August are for the experienced crew only. Tuesday morning sees a big S swell at 8.2ft with a 13-second period, and strong offshore ENE winds at 16 mph. The energy is a very strong 2655. That's a serious swell, big and powerful. Wednesday morning drops slightly to 5.9ft but keeps a long 12-second period, with a light north wind making for nearly glassy conditions. A magic hour for experts.
The surf drops away quickly after that. Thursday the 27th is smaller and clean for intermediates. By the end of the month and into September, it’s mostly tiny and weak again. The best bet is still that window around the 24th to 26th, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on it.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 7 | SSW 11 | E 8 | SSW 9 | E 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 135 | 117 | 114 | 15 | 80 | 117 | 79 | 6 | 117 | 23 | 149 | 28 | 46 | 143 | 204 | 615 | 717 | 539 | 925 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20AM0.92m | 5:21PM0.83m | 6:07AM0.82m | 5:48PM0.77m | 7:25AM0.73m | 6:28PM0.70m | 11:13AM0.74m | 8:43PM0.64m | 12:15PM0.82m | 11:34PM0.70m | 12:53PM0.90m | 00:21AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:29PM0.28m | 12:01PM0.38m | 00:12AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.48m | 1:12AM0.35m | 2:07PM0.56m | 2:42AM0.37m | 4:09PM0.58m | 4:21AM0.34m | 5:43PM0.52m | 5:35AM0.27m | 6:29PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 135 | 117 | 47 | 15 | 80 | 61 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 149 | 127 | 46 | 20 | 106 | 615 | 717 | 539 | 925 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 10 | E 13 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SE 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 12 | E 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 73 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 190 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SE 13 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | SW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 189 | 237 | 114 | 143 | 251 | 117 | 79 | 79 | 117 | 200 | 362 | — | 32 | 143 | 204 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 33 | 46 | 35 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 33 | 368 | 46 | 33 | 25 | 223 | 223 | 1655 | 318 | 56 | 0 | 35 |
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The above surf forecast table for Figuera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Figuera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Figuera 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 (Figuera) 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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