Farol surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

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Farol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Farol sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:

The surf forecast for Farol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
S
13
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
58
53
51
51
51
84
77
62
66
52
86
106
82
62
183
116
98
62
172
212
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
ENE
15
SE
20
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
5
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
5
E
15
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
SE
15
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
25
ESE
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:15PM2.32m
2:28AM2.26m
3:00PM2.20m
3:09AM2.19m
3:48PM2.07m
3:57AM2.11m
4:44PM1.94m
4:54AM2.04m
5:48PM1.85m
6:02AM2.00m
6:59PM1.82m
7:16AM2.01m
8:09PM1.87m
Low Tide
8:05PM0.06m
8:27AM-0.06m
8:47PM0.16m
9:14AM0.01m
9:33PM0.29m
10:05AM0.12m
10:25PM0.41m
11:05AM0.23m
11:27PM0.50m
12:15PM0.31m
00:38AM0.54m
1:29PM0.33m
1:52AM0.49m
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
8
4
1
1
5
2
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
27
27
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
28
26
26
29
28
27
28
28
26
28
26
27
29
28
26
26
27
27
25
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
E
6
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
15
Energy kJ
62
45
40
51
51
51
84
77
62
66
52
86
106
82
62
75
94
59
62
172
212
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
S
13
0.5
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
E
7
0.4
S
14
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
93
58
53
12
3
24
10
26
25
22
21
9
8
16
55
183
116
39
61
15
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
4
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
4
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.5
S
14
0.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
43
26
15
27
25
1
4
2
10
22
21
18
18
8
14
5
5
98
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
4
0.5
NE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.5
E
4
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
8
5
2
6
61
73
84
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
159
758
161
161
758
199
159
758
758
0
758
159
13
844
920
804
1153
68
236
819
670
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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Information about the Farol Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Farol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Farol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farol 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 (Farol) 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 Farol 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.

Farol is 9 km (6 miles) from the very large city of Lauro de Freitas. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lauro de Freitas. Lauro de Freitas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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