Surf Forecasts:
Figuera surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figuera in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figuera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down Figuera in feet and miles per hour for the crew who think in imperial.
These first few days are a slow burn. Wednesday the 19th has some chest-high easterly windswell at 3-4ft, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) and weak. You could get a couple, but it’s nothing to write home about.
Then we hit a dry spell from Thursday the 20th through Saturday the 22nd. The wind goes onshore, the swell turns to mush, and conditions are just plain ugly. Stay on dry land. Sunday the 23rd is the first decent sign – a 5ft south groundswell with a 10-second period, clean under a light offshore breeze. It’s surfable, but not the main event.
Now, Monday the 24th is where it gets serious. A solid 7ft south groundswell rolls in by morning, with a 13-second period. That’s real power. But the afternoon shows a massive 10ft south swell at 14 seconds with a jaw-dropping energy reading (3376). That’s too big for this spot unless you’re a pro on a big-wave gun. The winds are cross-offshore and clean, so the shape should be there, but this is experts-only territory.
Tuesday the 25th keeps the goods coming. We’re looking at 8ft of long-period south swell (14 seconds) with offshore ENE wind. The conditions look primo for the experienced crowd. Energy readings are through the roof (3066 and 2341).
Wednesday the 26th morning is a gem. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a special morning for the local chargers. Clean, lined-up sets, just for the crew who know the bank.
After that, the swell fades. Thursday the 27th still has a clean 4ft south groundswell with gentle offshore breezes, good for a fun, quiet session.
From Friday the 28th through Monday the 31st, it’s tiny. Windswell under 3ft, onshore winds – a total flat spell.
Tuesday the 1st of September brings a 5ft SSE swell, but it’s short-period and not clean enough to get excited about.
The best of the bunch? Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 26th. The standout is Tuesday the 25th afternoon – 8ft of long-period south swell (14 seconds) with a gentle offshore wind. That’s the one you circle on the calendar if you’ve got the skills. Water temp is around 72°, which is normal for this time of year.
Figuera can get busy when the south swell hits, so expect some company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | E 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 79 | 48 | 74 | 24 | 33 | 80 | 195 | 311 | 1134 | 706 | 586 | 529 | 731 | 1606 | 3424 | 2101 | 3381 | 2814 | 1923 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:25AM0.73m | 6:28PM0.70m | 11:13AM0.74m | 8:43PM0.64m | 12:15PM0.82m | 11:34PM0.70m | 12:53PM0.90m | 00:21AM0.79m | 1:25PM0.96m | 00:56AM0.89m | 1:53PM1.02m | 1:25AM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.35m | 2:07PM0.56m | 2:42AM0.37m | 4:09PM0.58m | 4:21AM0.34m | 5:43PM0.52m | 5:35AM0.27m | 6:29PM0.45m | 6:26AM0.18m | 7:03PM0.38m | 7:07AM0.10m | 7:34PM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 79 | 48 | 5 | 24 | 121 | 80 | 19 | 311 | 1134 | 706 | 586 | 529 | 731 | 1606 | 3424 | 2101 | 3381 | 2814 | 1923 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 10 | S 12 | SE 11 | SSW 10 | S 15 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 5 | 25 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 1834 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 16 | — | S 14 | SSW 12 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 4 | 27 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SW 4 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 149 | 102 | 74 | 168 | 310 | 47 | 195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 29 | 60 | 88 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 35 | 56 | 35 | 33 | 786 | 138 | 223 | 261 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 35 | 46 | 56 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
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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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