Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 0.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
Right off the bat, it’s a grim picture for the next 16 days. The only spot we’ve got to look at is Farol, and while it’s fairly consistent, the conditions are just not cooperating.
Water temp is 82°, so a bit warmer than the seasonal average, which is nice.
Tuesday, the 1st of September, kicks off with a 5ft swell from the ENE, but the wind is a nasty cross-on from the east at 16 mph, ruining any chance of clean surf. The wave energy is moderate (137), but it’s chopped up and messy. This is the story for the whole run. Every morning, we’ve got that cross-on easterly wind, 12 to 16 mph, with the swell hanging around 4ft to 5ft, and a short period of 6 seconds. It’s weak, crumbly, and not worth the paddle.
The afternoons are even worse. The wind swings onshore from the northeast, cranking up to 19 mph. It’s just blown-out and bumpy. The swell might push a little on the 9th of September, with the morning hitting 5ft from the ENE and a 7-second period, and the combined energy at 175. The afternoon of the 9th even sees 5ft from the NE. But that afternoon wind is a hard 19 mph right onshore. It’s a tease.
The optimum swell direction for Farol is north, but we’re stuck with ENE and NE swells the whole time. It’s not going to line up. The short period means the waves are weak and fat, no real power.
Every single day in the forecast says “poor surf conditions.” There’s no morning with a glassy or offshore wind to save us. The only thing going for it is that the break is fairly consistent, so it’s not flat, but the quality is zero. Honestly, this is more of a kite-surfing wind forecast than a surf forecast.
If you’re really jonesing for a paddle, the mornings of the 9th or the 13th of September might be your best shot. The 9th has 5ft with a 7-second period, giving a little more shape, and the 13th has 5ft in the afternoon. But with the wind, it’s going to be a battle. Those are long-range calls, so don’t bet the farm on them.
No standout sessions here. The swell shows up, but the wind beats it down. It’s a waiting game, folks.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 131 | 115 | 154 | 107 | 107 | 135 | 107 | 124 | 170 | 145 | 133 | 147 | 95 | 110 | 147 | 119 | 100 | 105 | 77 | 71 | 147 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | 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 | 7:32PM3.05m | 7:56AM2.85m | 8:15PM2.90m | 8:45AM2.60m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:25PM0.30m | 1:50AM0.31m | 2:04PM0.47m | 2:37AM0.47m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 10 | — | — | N 11 | N 9 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 131 | 115 | 154 | 107 | 107 | 135 | 107 | 124 | 170 | 145 | 133 | 147 | 95 | 110 | 147 | 119 | 100 | 105 | 77 | 71 | 147 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1173 | 2228 | 811 | 1174 | 2276 | 1943 | 1907 | 1871 | 1295 | 1173 | 1871 | 1885 | 1173 | 1885 | 1871 | 1173 | 2805 | 1318 | 1173 | 2276 | 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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