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Farol Surf Forecast
/ Rio Grande Do Norte (34 surf breaks) /
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Farol surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.5° 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | |
129 | 132 | 331 | 347 | 176 | 270 | 111 | 183 | 215 | 121 | 120 | 157 | 277 | 168 | 151 | 193 | 94 | 94 | 90 | 147 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:29PM1.96m | 1:04AM1.98m | 1:20PM2.09m | 1:49AM2.13m | 2:09PM2.21m | 2:33AM2.25m | 2:57PM2.29m | 3:17AM2.34m | 3:45PM2.31m | 4:03AM2.37m | 4:34PM2.28m | 4:50AM2.35m | 5:25PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.38m | 7:12AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.25m | 7:59AM0.25m | 8:22PM0.15m | 8:45AM0.09m | 9:06PM0.09m | 9:31AM-0.01m | 9:51PM0.08m | 10:18AM-0.06m | 10:37PM0.13m | 11:08AM-0.04m | 11:25PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
1 | — | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | NNE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 10 |
 kJ | 129 | 132 | 190 | 196 | 26 | 146 | 111 | 106 | 118 | 121 | 120 | 157 | 173 | 65 | 108 | 115 | 81 | 74 | 72 | 86 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 13 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 12 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 68 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 49 | 78 | 81 | 71 | 69 | 94 | 90 | 92 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 49 | 46 | 68 | 80 | 17 | 77 | 69 | 6 | 37 | 19 | 19 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 2 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 331 | 347 | 176 | 270 | 1 | 183 | 215 | — | — | — | 277 | 168 | 151 | 193 | 94 | — | — | 147 | 110 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 562 | 1649 | 6 | 976 | 1123 | 0 | 491 | 491 | 0 | 496 | 491 | 0 | 491 | 491 | 6 | 501 | 1560 | 6 | 361 | 1560 | 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 17 km (11 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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