Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 225 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 16) 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Piaui coastline over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty grim stretch ahead. The data's showing a solid 16-day window, but there's not a single slot that's worth paddling out for. The wind is the main culprit here, blowing consistently from the east and northeast, which puts us in a constant cross-onshore or onshore situation. That’s churning up the water and making for poor, bumpy conditions.
The swell's coming in mostly from the ENE and NE, with a short, weak period of just 4 to 7 seconds. That's windswell, not groundswell, so it's all chop and no push. The wave energy is moderate at best, clocking in at values like 110 (moderate) and 155 (moderate), but with the wind howling at 12 to 19 mph, it's just a mess.
We're looking at a gap of, well, the whole 16 days. There's no decent surf on offer here. For a spot like Farol, which is fairly consistent, this kind of blank run is a real bummer, but it happens. The wind just won't let up, and the swell direction is all wrong for clean lines. Honestly, with that much onshore wind and a beach setup, this looks more like a kite surfer's playground than a paddle surfer's dream. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Hang in there, folks. The forecast can change, but right now, it's a hard pass. Keep the boards in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 141 | 108 | 138 | 154 | 117 | 63 | 105 | 68 | 39 | 51 | 79 | 39 | 55 | 80 | 60 | 112 | 95 | 111 | 136 |
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 | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:24AM2.66m | 2:18PM2.44m | 2:36AM2.85m | 3:21PM2.65m | 3:35AM3.08m | 4:13PM2.86m | 4:26AM3.27m | 4:58PM3.03m | 5:11AM3.38m | 5:39PM3.13m | 5:53AM3.39m | 6:18PM3.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.60m | 8:23PM0.77m | 9:12AM0.38m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | — | N 11 | N 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 9 | — | N 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 141 | 108 | 138 | 154 | 117 | 63 | 105 | 68 | 39 | 51 | 79 | 39 | 55 | 80 | 60 | 112 | 95 | 111 | 136 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 823 | 1173 | 1885 | 1333 | 1333 | 1943 | 2211 | 1943 | 1943 | 823 | 1297 | 1871 | 823 | 1295 | 1871 | 1295 | 1109 | 872 | 872 |
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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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