Farol surfForecast / Rio Grande Do 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
28.6° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
9
1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
316
166
129
132
318
315
164
274
147
138
117
108
93
120
149
220
164
111
111
209
134
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
S
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
10
SE
20
SSE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
00:15AM1.82m
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
Low Tide
6:02PM0.51m
6:22AM0.59m
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
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
1
1
1
9
2
3
6
4
8
2
1
3
6
3
2
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
25
27
27
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
29
28
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
27
28
28
29
29
28
29
28
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
1
E
9
1.2
E
8
0.5
NNE
8
1.2
E
7
0.5
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
7
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
1
E
8
0.7
NE
10
Energy kJ
162
166
129
132
158
177
37
138
31
44
117
108
93
120
149
138
130
81
81
118
92
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.1
N
12
0.5
NE
8
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.6
NNE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
10
0.5
NE
12
0.5
NE
12
0.7
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
18
21
38
38
45
44
3
31
19
18
52
79
74
62
48
64
81
69
71
94
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
14
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
15
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
NE
14
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NNE
13
0.5
NE
13
0.5
NE
13
0.5
NE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
8
7
17
17
15
15
21
6
22
18
48
46
68
82
78
77
6
6
37
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
9
0.3
SSE
3
1.4
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
E
7
Energy kJ
316
1
318
315
164
274
147
138
220
164
111
111
209
134
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
5
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
401
0
1961
1649
6
1036
1560
6
491
491
0
319
1560
6
0
491
6
6
491
6
319
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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