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
28.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.9
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
15
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
E
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
148
131
118
125
77
76
110
83
81
70
67
66
106
106
86
88
74
74
90
106
117
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
15
E
5
NE
15
SE
20
ENE
10
NE
15
E
15
ENE
5
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:34AM2.35m
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
6:25AM-0.01m
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
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
1
7
1
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
3
Temp °C
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
27
26
28
28
26
29
28
27
30
29
26
29
27
26
29
29
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
E
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
13
Energy kJ
137
131
118
122
38
33
103
83
81
70
67
66
106
106
86
88
74
74
90
8
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.5
SE
13
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
4
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
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
SSE
13
0.2
S
19
Energy kJ
148
88
118
125
11
76
110
62
55
4
27
25
24
10
26
25
22
21
9
17
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
SE
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.4
S
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
S
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
99
96
92
87
77
44
44
27
26
53
14
6
6
4
5
10
22
21
18
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
5
0.7
SE
5
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSE
4
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
Energy kJ
19
25
1
5
106
117
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
161
161
758
199
161
758
121
35
820
199
0
758
758
0
758
199
0
1174
183
18
844
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
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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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