Farol Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.89° S 41.57° W

Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol sea temperature is
27.8° C
1.3° 

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


Farol surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with 304 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get straight into it.

Look, I’ve gotta be honest with you – the next sixteen days are a total bust for decent waves around here. Not a single, decent window to paddle out. We’re lookin’ at a big ol’ gap right from the start, and it just keeps going. So if you’re itchin’ to paddle, you might be better off takin’ the dog for a walk or cleanin’ the garage, because the surf just isn’t gonna cooperate.

The first sniff of swell comes on Tuesday, 11th of August, over at Farol. You’re lookin’ at small, messy waves – around 3ft to 3ft – but the wind is all wrong. It’s a cross-on breeze at 12 mph, sometimes swingin’ onshore, and the swell’s comin’ from the NE, which isn’t the direction this place loves. The period is short, around 4 to 6 seconds, so those waves will be weak and crumblin’. Combined swell energy’s only around 61, so it’s weak. We’re talkin’ poor surf conditions, choppy and messy.

Wednesday the 12th doesn’t improve a bit. Still small (2ft to 3ft), still NE swell, still cross-shore or onshore wind. Energy drops to 46. Don’t bother.

Thursday the 13th through to the end of the week and into the second week, the story’s the same. Swell bumps up a touch – by Saturday 15th we’re seeing 5ft to 5ft – and combined energy climbs into the moderate range (155 to 196). But the wind is relentless: either a cross-on breeze from the E or ESE at 9 to 15 mph, or a funnelin’ onshore NE wind at 15 to 19 mph. The period stays short at 5 to 7 seconds, so there’s no grunt behind it. The wave comment across every single entry is “poor surf conditions.” Even the mornings that feel like they might be glassy turn out to be choppy.

From the middle of the second week, around the 22nd of August, swell starts pushin’ over 5ft and energy hits 200 or more. On Sunday the 23rd, the morning energy peaks at 223. But it doesn’t matter – the wind is still cross-on or onshore, and the surf conditions are still poor. That kind of set-up, with onshore breezes and those short-period wind swell lines, just isn’t gonna produce anything worth paddling for.

For water temps, it’s about average for this time of year, so nothin’ unusual there.

Honestly, this whole forecast is a write-off for surfing. If you’re lookin’ for somethin’ to do on a windy day and you don’t mind the chop, this set-up looks way more interesting for kite surfing than for takin’ a surfboard out. The combined swell energy gets into the moderate range sometimes, but with the wind and short period, it’s just messy.

Forecasts can always change, but for now, I’d say sit this one out. You’re not missin’ a thing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
1
NE
4
1.1
NE
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0.7
NE
6
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NE
4
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NE
6
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ENE
6
1.2
NE
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0.9
ENE
6
1.3
NE
5
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
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6
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NE
6
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6
1.5
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6
1.3
NE
5
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ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
49
29
57
33
34
75
78
60
75
68
71
179
144
196
185
150
100
176
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
25
NNE
15
NE
20
ESE
20
NNE
15
ENE
15
E
25
NNE
20
ENE
20
E
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ESE
30
NE
25
E
25
E
30
NE
25
E
Wind State
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on
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High Tide
3:35AM3.08m
4:13PM2.86m
4:26AM3.27m
4:58PM3.03m
5:11AM3.38m
5:39PM3.13m
5:53AM3.39m
6:18PM3.15m
6:33AM3.30m
6:54PM3.11m
7:10AM3.12m
7:30PM2.99m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.57m
10:05AM0.18m
10:16PM0.37m
10:51AM0.04m
11:01PM0.23m
11:32AM-0.01m
11:43PM0.15m
12:11PM0.01m
00:22AM0.15m
12:46PM0.12m
1:00AM0.23m
1:20PM0.27m
1:37AM0.36m
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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.

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