Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 0.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a tough run ahead. For the whole 16-day window, from the 17th of August right through to the 1st of September, there’s not a single decent session to get excited about. We’ve got a blank run here. The setup is persistently poor – it’s a stretch of onshore and cross-onshore winds that just won’t let up, keeping the surf messy and choppy.
The only break with any data is Farol . The swell is consistently from the ENE, bumping up against a stiff breeze from the ESE and NE. The combined wave energy sits mostly in the moderate range, hitting values like 171 (moderate energy) and 221 (moderate energy), but with all that wind, it’s just not translating to quality. The swell height hangs around the 4 ft to 5 ft mark, with a short period of only 5 to 7 seconds, meaning weak, crumbly waves. By the 28th of August, we see the swell push up to 6 ft with energy hitting 239, but it’s still accompanied by a fresh onshore wind, making it a choppy mess. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to note.
The consistent onshore flow is the real killer here. For a mostly exposed beach setup like Farol, it’s a write-off. Honestly, with those winds and the poor quality, this stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing. It’s a grim outlook, but for this area, a blank run like this isn’t uncommon. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 241 | 145 | 95 | 155 | 121 | 74 | 136 | 98 | 44 | 108 | 127 | 129 | 199 | 113 | 150 | 170 | 119 | 154 | 231 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:47AM2.89m | 8:05PM2.83m | 8:24AM2.62m | 8:41PM2.64m | 9:04AM2.36m | 9:23PM2.44m | 9:54AM2.12m | 10:18PM2.26m | 11:10AM1.95m | 11:41PM2.15m | 12:53PM1.92m | 1:14AM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:37AM0.36m | 1:53PM0.47m | 2:15AM0.54m | 2:27PM0.67m | 2:56AM0.73m | 3:04PM0.88m | 3:44AM0.93m | 3:50PM1.08m | 4:49AM1.08m | 4:59PM1.23m | 6:23AM1.13m | 6:38PM1.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 11 | — | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 241 | 145 | 95 | 155 | 121 | 74 | 136 | 98 | 44 | 108 | 127 | 129 | 199 | 113 | 150 | 170 | 119 | 154 | 231 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1885 | 1885 | 1885 | 1871 | 1784 | 1871 | 1871 | 311 | 1871 | 1358 | 1333 | 1885 | 1306 | 1173 | 2211 | 2228 | 991 | 2228 | 1907 |
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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).
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