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
28.9° 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 Friday (Mar 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 20th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 20th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
ESE
0.9
SE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)109999910910101010999999997
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)52454529282524214948636055403940416754112116
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
20
NE
10
N
25
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
20
E
25
ENE
5
N
20
ESE
25
ENE
5
ENE
25
SE
20
E
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:03PM
2.29
3:31AM
2.12
3:52PM
2.21
4:19AM
2.06
4:46PM
2.11
5:11AM
2.00
5:46PM
2.03
6:07AM
1.96
6:49PM
1.97
7:08AM
1.96
7:54PM
1.95
8:11AM
2.00
8:56PM
1.98
9:11AM
2.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:00PM
0.12
9:17AM
0.19
9:47PM
0.21
10:07AM
0.23
10:38PM
0.31
11:03AM
0.27
11:35PM
0.40
12:05PM
0.29
12:37AM
0.45
1:11PM
0.28
1:41AM
0.45
2:17PM
0.23
2:43AM
0.40
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset5:45--5:44--5:43--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:40--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
----------12-1--13-44
Temp. °C282728282728292728282728282728282728282727
Feels °C (?)282630272630302730282732282730282728282829
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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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