Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 315 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. I’ve got to level with you – the surf outlook for the next 16 days at Farol is a tough one. We’re staring at a real dry spell, with no good waves on offer. The whole period from the 26th of August right through to the 10th of September is a total bust. Not a single chance for a decent session.
The problem is the wind, and it’s relentless. Every morning, a stubborn easterly breeze blows across the water, kicking up choppy, lumpy conditions. Then in the afternoons, the wind swings onshore from the northeast, making it even worse. There’s swell out there, sure—a constant ENE swell with a short, weak period of just 6 to 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate, bouncing between 127 and 247, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. The waves are just poor—short period, cross-onshore and onshore slop.
For a break like Farol, which is exposed to the north, that northeast wind is a killer. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but even beginners would be wasting their time. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting annoyed. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s simply nothing to recommend.
It’s a rough stretch, but it happens. The area can go quiet like this. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, I’d say leave the boards in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 144 | 172 | 170 | 154 | 120 | 179 | 99 | 239 | 239 | 207 | 239 | 234 | 160 | 239 | 213 | 172 | 184 | 216 | 167 | 190 | 196 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:16PM2.67m | 4:23AM2.98m | 4:47PM2.86m | 4:56AM3.13m | 5:17PM3.01m | 5:29AM3.21m | 5:48PM3.11m | 6:02AM3.23m | 6:20PM3.16m | 6:37AM3.17m | 6:55PM3.14m | 7:14AM3.04m | 7:32PM3.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.47m | 10:15PM0.55m | 10:42AM0.31m | 10:50PM0.38m | 11:14AM0.20m | 11:24PM0.26m | 11:45AM0.14m | 11:58PM0.18m | 12:17PM0.13m | 00:33AM0.16m | 12:50PM0.18m | 1:10AM0.20m | 1:25PM0.30m | 1:50AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 18 | — | N 16 | N 15 | N 15 | N 14 | NNE 7 | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 15 | N 14 | — | N 13 | N 12 | — | N 12 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 21 | 18 | 17 | 32 | 30 | — | 25 | 11 | — | 21 | 19 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 15 | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 144 | 172 | 170 | 154 | 120 | 179 | 99 | 239 | 239 | 207 | 239 | 234 | 160 | 239 | 213 | 172 | 184 | 216 | 167 | 190 | 196 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1173 | 1871 | 1871 | 1173 | 1871 | 1333 | 1871 | 1885 | 1885 | 1174 | 2232 | 2231 | 2231 | 2235 | 2231 | 1174 | 2231 | 2231 | 2017 | 2228 | 1907 |
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