Farol Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.96° S 38.37° W

Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol sea temperature is
26.9°C
1.5° 

Farol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Farol surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, E swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ESE swell.

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 (Sep 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
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1.1
ESE
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1.2
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1.1
ESE
11
0.7
SE
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1.4
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
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145
214
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232
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Wind (km/h)
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25
ESE
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SE
30
SSE
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SSE
25
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ESE
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25
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High Tide
6:30PM1.97m
7:08AM1.94m
7:28PM1.98m
8:07AM1.94m
8:25PM2.01m
9:02AM1.98m
9:20PM2.07m
9:54AM2.04m
10:11PM2.15m
10:42AM2.11m
10:58PM2.24m
11:28AM2.17m
11:43PM2.31m
Low Tide
12:10PM0.41m
00:43AM0.31m
1:11PM0.42m
1:44AM0.29m
2:10PM0.40m
2:42AM0.24m
3:05PM0.34m
3:35AM0.19m
3:55PM0.28m
4:23AM0.12m
4:41PM0.21m
5:08AM0.07m
5:24PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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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.

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