
Surf Forecasts:
Good from afar (Foelifuka) surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Good from afar (Foelifuka) this week:
The surf forecast for Good from afar (Foelifuka) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Good from afar (Foelifuka) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Good from afar (Foelifuka) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 21 | SSW 20 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
317 | 640 | 653 | 437 | 381 | 264 | 276 | 573 | 382 | 841 | 1103 | 1109 | 768 | 579 | 408 | 516 | 1199 | 2028 | 2002 | 1378 | 1387 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:54PM0.98m | 2:12AM1.09m | 2:49PM0.95m | 3:00AM1.07m | 3:40PM0.93m | 3:46AM1.06m | 4:28PM0.92m | 4:31AM1.06m | 5:13PM0.93m | 5:14AM1.08m | 5:56PM0.94m | 5:57AM1.09m | 6:38PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.32m | 8:41AM0.27m | 8:43PM0.35m | 9:32AM0.27m | 9:31PM0.37m | 10:20AM0.26m | 10:17PM0.37m | 11:04AM0.24m | 11:02PM0.36m | 11:47AM0.22m | 11:45PM0.34m | 12:28PM0.20m | 00:27AM0.33m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ENE 7 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
172 | 108 | 653 | 437 | 381 | 264 | 123 | 573 | 382 | 841 | 1103 | 1109 | 768 | 579 | 408 | 270 | 1199 | 2028 | 2002 | 1378 | 1387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 20 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 13 | SW 9 | S 13 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
251 | 640 | 68 | 54 | 53 | 36 | 276 | 40 | 206 | 39 | 38 | 119 | 140 | 96 | 50 | 516 | 226 | 193 | 225 | 612 | 740 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | E 9 | NE 10 |
317 | 248 | 238 | 140 | 132 | 122 | 27 | 15 | 43 | 82 | 106 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 136 | 105 | 13 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
111 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 599 | 288 | 827 | 288 | 20 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 288 | 1533 | 0 | 0 | 583 | 583 | 288 | 2168 | 288 |
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Information about the Good from afar (Foelifuka) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Good from afar (Foelifuka) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Good from afar (Foelifuka) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Good from afar (Foelifuka) 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 (Good from afar (Foelifuka)) 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 Good from afar (Foelifuka) 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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