Surf Forecasts:
Figuera surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SSW swell with 937 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figuera in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figuera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s got legs here at Figuera.
The first several days are a bit of a write-off. From Monday the 17th of August through Saturday the 22nd, it’s a mix of strong offshore winds you can’t paddle into, and cross-onshore chop. The wave energy is weak to moderate. Nothing to get excited about. You’re looking at a wait until Sunday the 23rd before we see any real action.
Sunday morning the 23rd of August finally shows some life. A clean 5ft swell from the SSW, 10-second period, with the wind dropping to a light 3 mph offshore breeze from the ENE. Wave energy hits 496 (moderate). That afternoon gets even better: 5ft from the SSW, with a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze, and energy climbs to 723 (moderate). This is the first real window of clean, rideable surf.
Tuesday the 25th is a proper step up. The morning shows a 7ft S swell with a long 12-second period, light cross-off wind. The afternoon locks in at 7ft S swell, 11-second period, and a clean 12 mph offshore from the East. Energy is strong at 1230. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Not for beginners.
Monday the 31st of August is the standout. A 6ft S swell with a very long 16-second period. Energy is huge: 2066 (very strong). And the wind is glass – zero, calm. This is a powerful groundswell for experienced crew only. The long period should produce nice, lined-up waves here.
Tuesday the 1st of September brings a 10ft swell early – too big for the spot. The afternoon is better at 5ft S swell, 13-second period, with cross-off wind, still carrying strong energy at 1324.
Water temp is around 73°F, just a touch above average.
So the play is: wait out the first week. Hit Sunday the 23rd morning for clean surf. The best windows are Tuesday the 25th afternoon and that magic Monday the 31st – glassy, powerful, and clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | E 8 | SW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 279 | 227 | 136 | 113 | 131 | 15 | 82 | 124 | 83 | 6 | 130 | 25 | 33 | 31 | 46 | 68 | 173 | 516 | 419 | 418 | 897 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:57PM0.87m | 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 | 11:26AM0.26m | 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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 279 | 227 | 136 | 71 | 47 | 15 | 82 | 63 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 159 | 127 | 46 | 20 | 173 | 516 | 419 | 418 | 897 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 10 | SE 12 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | E 7 | S 15 | S 13 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 102 | 10 | 68 | 268 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | ENE 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | — | 9 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 157 | 225 | 189 | 113 | 131 | 166 | 258 | 124 | 83 | 106 | 130 | 240 | 372 | — | 27 | 68 | — | — | — | 33 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 99 | 71 | 35 | 56 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 46 | 56 | 35 | 33 | 13 | 223 | 35 | 223 | 261 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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