Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 196 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m struggling to get excited about this one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off. There’s nothing that qualifies as a good surf option. The swell is on the small side, the winds are a real problem, and the whole setup just looks messy.
We’re looking at Farol, and the water temp is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The swell energy is generally weak to moderate, with readings like 102 and 111 (moderate energy) popping up, but it’s all being ruined by the wind.
From Thursday the 30th of July right through to Friday the 14th of August, every single session is flagged as having poor surf conditions. The wind is either a cross-on from the east or straight onshore from the northeast, blowing at 12 to 19 mph. That’s just going to chop everything up. The swell is mostly from the ENE at 3 ft to 5 ft, with a short period of 6 seconds, so it’s weak and lacking any real push. A few afternoons see a bit more size, up to 5 ft, but with onshore wind, it’s just a bumpy mess.
There’s no stand-out day. There’s no clean window. The best you could hope for is a choppy, crumbly wave if you’re desperate, but it’s not paddle surfing weather. With the consistent cross-onshore wind and poor quality, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional surf.
A blank run like this is more normal for this area when the wind doesn’t play ball. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 111 | 95 | 77 | 60 | 74 | 61 | 35 | 99 | 90 | 53 | 115 | 82 | 49 | 99 | 108 | 133 | 159 | 84 | 92 | 115 |
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 | 5:45PM2.82m | 5:53AM3.10m | 6:16PM2.90m | 6:26AM3.12m | 6:48PM2.94m | 7:00AM3.08m | 7:22PM2.95m | 7:36AM2.99m | 8:00PM2.91m | 8:18AM2.85m | 8:42PM2.82m | 9:06AM2.66m | 9:34PM2.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.28m | 11:47PM0.42m | 12:13PM0.24m | 00:21AM0.38m | 12:45PM0.24m | 00:56AM0.37m | 1:18PM0.29m | 1:32AM0.40m | 1:53PM0.37m | 2:13AM0.47m | 2:32PM0.49m | 2:59AM0.57m | 3:18PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | — | 17 | 16 | — | 16 | 14 | — | 7 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 86 | 111 | 95 | 77 | 60 | 74 | 61 | 35 | 99 | 90 | 53 | 115 | 82 | 49 | 99 | 108 | 133 | 159 | 84 | 92 | 115 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1173 | 1021 | 991 | 1021 | 2232 | 1297 | 1297 | 1885 | 1333 | 1295 | 1871 | 1318 | 1173 | 1871 | 798 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1885 | 1885 | 823 |
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