Surf Forecasts:
La FAE surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,235 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. 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 | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La FAE over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1124 | 1124 | 1165 | 1129 | 1101 | 979 | 833 | 742 | 586 | 560 | 431 | 411 | 311 | 306 | 209 | 164 | 128 | 144 | 186 | 168 | 225 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:30PM1.77m | 3:20AM1.86m | 3:12PM1.84m | 3:57AM1.96m | 3:51PM1.91m | 4:31AM2.05m | 4:28PM1.96m | 5:04AM2.11m | 5:03PM1.99m | 5:36AM2.15m | 5:39PM1.99m | 6:07AM2.17m | 6:16PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54PM0.40m | 9:19AM0.67m | 9:33PM0.32m | 9:58AM0.60m | 10:09PM0.27m | 10:35AM0.53m | 10:43PM0.24m | 11:10AM0.49m | 11:16PM0.25m | 11:44AM0.45m | 11:48PM0.28m | 12:19PM0.43m | 00:22AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 11 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1124 | 1124 | 1165 | 1129 | 1101 | 979 | 833 | 742 | 586 | 560 | 431 | 411 | 311 | 306 | 209 | 164 | 128 | 114 | 66 | 97 | 225 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 61 | 54 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 102 | 100 | 144 | 99 | 168 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 12 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 8 | WSW 14 | NW 11 | W 12 |
| kJ | 37 | 50 | 10 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 186 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 7 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 36 | 38 | 12 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 10 | 49 | 150 | 98 | 80 | 67 | 56 | 40 | — | 62 | 137 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 1055 | 3 | 168 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 724 | 41 | 168 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1170 | 163 | 3 | 1058 | 3 |
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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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