Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 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 menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch for us. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty flat, with no real standouts. The first recommendation we get is from the 3rd of September, but even then, it's not looking good. The real issue is the wind. We've got a relentless cross-on or onshore breeze, mostly from the east and northeast, blowing at 15 to 19 mph, which is just chopping everything up. It's all "poor surf conditions" across the board, so there's nothing to get excited about.
The water's a touch warmer than normal at 82°, so that's nice, but it doesn't help the waves.
We're looking at Farol. It's a fairly consistent beginner-plus spot, exposed to the north, but the wind is just wrong for it. Swell is coming from the ENE and NE, but the breezes are cross-on or onshore, ruining any chance of a clean face. The swell is small, mostly between 4 ft and 4 ft through the first week, with a short period of 5 to 6 seconds, so there's no push or shape to it. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking three digits on a good day (like 116 on the 3rd morning, or 143 on the 4th). It's just not doing anything.
The afternoons are worse, with the wind swinging more onshore. The swell does bump up a little around the 11th and 12th of September, hitting 6 ft to 6 ft, and the energy gets a bit stronger (205 and 239), but the wind is still howling onshore at 19 mph. That's not going to be surfable – it's just a messy, blown-out situation. For a beginner spot, anything over 5 ft with that wind is a no-go.
The second week looks the same, just more of the same onshore slop. There is no let-up in the wind. The swell stays small, the periods are short, and the energy is low. Honestly, if you're looking for a paddle, you're not going to find it here. The whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the constant cross-onshore wind and the small, choppy waves.
So, no highlights, no best on offer. Just a blank run of poor conditions. It's a tough one, but forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long. Keep an eye on it, but for now, I'd leave the board 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 30°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 100 | 143 | 164 | 137 | 138 | 170 | 109 | 87 | 142 | 103 | 63 | 97 | 66 | 71 | 126 | 103 | 190 | 222 | 140 | 167 | 162 |
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 | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:07PM2.72m | 9:49AM2.36m | 10:18PM2.54m | 11:17AM2.20m | 11:50PM2.47m | 12:58PM2.23m | 1:22AM2.59m | 2:16PM2.43m | 2:32AM2.81m | 3:12PM2.68m | 3:26AM3.04m | 3:58PM2.91m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:51PM0.68m | 3:36AM0.67m | 3:52PM0.90m | 4:57AM0.82m | 5:20PM1.05m | 6:38AM0.83m | 7:02PM1.01m | 8:03AM0.66m | 8:20PM0.81m | 9:04AM0.44m | 9:16PM0.57m | 9:51AM0.26m | 10:03PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 8 | — | N 11 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | N 12 | N 12 | N 13 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | — | N 11 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 100 | 143 | 164 | 137 | 138 | 170 | 109 | 87 | 142 | 103 | 63 | 97 | 66 | 71 | 126 | 103 | 190 | 222 | 140 | 167 | 162 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1297 | 1369 | 1295 | 1295 | 1871 | 1885 | 1173 | 2211 | 823 | 1173 | 1933 | 1784 | 1173 | 1943 | 2211 | 1354 | 1907 | 1921 | 1885 | 1885 | 1295 |
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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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