Surf Forecasts:
La FAE surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with 838 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La FAE this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La FAE in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La FAE over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 355 | 350 | 336 | 380 | 838 | 320 | 224 | 147 | 192 | 139 | 132 | 92 | 111 | 97 | 127 | 159 | 157 | 188 | 214 | 129 | 157 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:24AM2.07m | 7:54PM1.86m | 8:04AM1.90m | 8:43PM1.71m | 8:48AM1.74m | 9:43PM1.59m | 9:45AM1.61m | 11:00PM1.52m | 10:59AM1.54m | 00:23AM1.53m | 12:18PM1.56m | 1:28AM1.62m | 1:21PM1.63m | 2:16AM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:44PM0.40m | 1:53AM0.59m | 2:27PM0.51m | 2:39AM0.74m | 3:18PM0.62m | 3:36AM0.87m | 4:23PM0.70m | 4:53AM0.95m | 5:41PM0.71m | 6:18AM0.94m | 6:52PM0.65m | 7:27AM0.86m | 7:47PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 93 | 350 | 336 | 253 | 838 | 320 | 112 | 75 | 192 | 139 | 94 | 71 | 111 | 82 | 16 | 159 | 157 | 188 | 23 | 129 | 157 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 13 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 355 | 4 | 3 | 380 | 12 | 28 | 224 | 147 | 107 | 109 | 132 | 92 | 23 | 97 | 101 | 71 | 69 | 49 | 214 | 42 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | — | W 16 | NW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 11 | WSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 9 | SW 19 | S 9 | WSW 15 | NW 14 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | W 14 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 41 | 60 | 13 | 127 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 43 | 18 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 145 | 236 | — | — | 151 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 11 | 22 | — | 16 | 19 | 15 | — | 19 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 1020 | 168 | 168 | 1082 | 168 | 3 | 1082 | 3 | 3 | 681 | 3 | 3 | 882 | 3 | 6 | 724 | 3 | 3 | 1055 | 630 |
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Information about the La FAE Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La FAE provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La FAE can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La FAE 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 (La FAE) 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 La FAE 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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