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Lat Long: 12.96° S 38.37° W

Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol sea temperature is
27.0°C
1.0° 

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


Farol surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with E 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 17th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 17th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 17th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
6
0.2
S
12
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.2
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
1.1
E
7
0.4
SE
9
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
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6
0.9
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0.9
E
7
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E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
11
97
94
14
55
50
41
68
34
31
107
23
66
62
66
70
72
94
103
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
NE
15
NNE
30
E
15
NNE
15
NE
30
E
15
NNW
15
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
6:45PM1.91m
7:30AM1.85m
7:50PM1.94m
8:33AM1.90m
8:52PM2.02m
9:31AM1.99m
9:48PM2.12m
10:22AM2.10m
10:39PM2.24m
11:10AM2.20m
11:25PM2.33m
11:53AM2.28m
00:08AM2.40m
Low Tide
1:04AM0.37m
1:31PM0.51m
2:10AM0.35m
2:35PM0.46m
3:09AM0.28m
3:31PM0.37m
4:02AM0.19m
4:20PM0.27m
4:48AM0.09m
5:05PM0.17m
5:31AM0.01m
5:47PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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.

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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