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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
28.1° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 18 | |
131 | 118 | 125 | 77 | 103 | 110 | 77 | 88 | 78 | 67 | 64 | 86 | 106 | 83 | 66 | 94 | 109 | 100 | 109 | 106 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 12:51PM2.43m | 1:12AM2.35m | 1:33PM2.39m | 1:50AM2.31m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM-0.06m | 7:04AM-0.06m | 7:26PM-0.02m | 7:45AM-0.08m | 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 | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
— | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 11 | E 7 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 13 | E 7 |
131 | 118 | 92 | 21 | 76 | 98 | 77 | 88 | 78 | 67 | 64 | 86 | 106 | 83 | 66 | 22 | 109 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 13 | S 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 15 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SSE 18 |
88 | 118 | 125 | 49 | 44 | 110 | 62 | 55 | 53 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 4 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 14 | SE 11 | SE 16 | SE 11 | SSE 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 10 |
96 | 92 | 87 | 77 | 44 | 44 | 6 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 103 | — | — | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | 100 | 109 | 106 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 670 | 758 | 183 | 161 | 758 | 68 | 121 | 758 | 199 | 0 | 758 | 199 | 0 | 1362 | 526 | 819 | 758 | 159 | 159 | 758 | 670 |
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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.











