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
29.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 2nd May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.3
SE
10
0.6
NNE
11
1.7
ESE
10
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
9
0.8
ESE
10
1.6
SE
9
0.8
ESE
9
1.1
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
143
143
255
303
76
511
150
144
206
587
512
167
279
220
109
406
108
149
327
345
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
5
NNW
5
SW
15
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:35AM2.09m
2:50PM2.13m
3:08AM2.14m
3:25PM2.13m
3:40AM2.15m
3:59PM2.10m
4:11AM2.13m
4:32PM2.04m
4:42AM2.09m
5:07PM1.96m
5:15AM2.02m
5:42PM1.86m
5:50AM1.93m
Low Tide
8:40AM0.31m
8:57PM0.25m
9:14AM0.24m
9:29PM0.25m
9:48AM0.20m
10:00PM0.27m
10:21AM0.20m
10:32PM0.31m
10:54AM0.23m
11:04PM0.38m
11:30AM0.30m
11:38PM0.47m
12:07PM0.39m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
7
1
1
9
16
11
8
12
7
8
4
10
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
25
24
25
26
25
24
26
24
24
27
27
26
28
27
28
27
27
28
29
28
29
27
26
28
28
27
26
28
28
28
30
27
27
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
12
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.6
NNE
11
1
E
6
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
9
0.9
E
8
1.2
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
67
127
121
125
100
76
76
23
25
56
227
251
167
279
220
103
227
108
149
161
202
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
SE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.8
ESE
10
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NNE
13
Energy kJ
61
21
35
82
44
48
63
37
14
15
59
59
61
21
21
109
28
21
14
13
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.4
SE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
18
0.3
NNE
18
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
16
0.3
NNE
15
0.3
NNE
14
0.3
NNE
13
0.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
5
5
2
17
25
15
11
17
10
16
23
23
31
61
23
49
43
41
35
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.3
SE
10
0.9
E
7
1.7
ESE
10
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
0.8
SE
4
1.6
SE
9
1.1
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
Energy kJ
89
143
143
255
303
70
511
150
144
206
587
512
20
406
87
327
345
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
Distance (km)
6
501
1123
509
491
1643
6
145
6
0
509
23
6
145
22
0
491
1649
1123
145
1560
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
4
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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