Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SE 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 13 | ESE 11 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
317 | 222 | 217 | 465 | 322 | 304 | 286 | 178 | 546 | 256 | 204 | 427 | 390 | 315 | 330 | 307 | 159 | 154 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:51AM2.20m | 4:26PM1.98m | 4:50AM2.12m | 5:23PM1.96m | 5:50AM2.06m | 6:21PM1.97m | 6:52AM2.03m | 7:18PM2.01m | 7:50AM2.03m | 8:13PM2.05m | 8:44AM2.05m | 9:03PM2.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.26m | 9:57AM0.23m | 10:15PM0.32m | 10:54AM0.31m | 11:17PM0.35m | 11:54AM0.35m | 00:22AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.36m | 1:25AM0.29m | 1:54PM0.33m | 2:23AM0.22m | 2:48PM0.28m | |||||||
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
317 | 222 | 217 | 373 | 322 | 304 | 286 | 141 | 64 | 222 | 193 | 69 | 390 | 315 | 330 | 307 | 159 | 154 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | S 13 | S 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
103 | 76 | 117 | 465 | 213 | 203 | 150 | 93 | 72 | 62 | 54 | — | 58 | 51 | 8 | 7 | 62 | 3 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 11 | S 17 | — | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | S 13 |
— | 66 | 153 | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | 30 | 11 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 7 | 21 | 22 | 58 | 178 | 546 | 256 | 204 | 427 | — | — | — | 210 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 159 | 758 | 1196 | 838 | 778 | 778 | 778 | 831 | 758 | 758 | 758 | 159 | 222 | 778 | 778 | 199 | 778 | 159 |
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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.











