Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 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 cookin’ for our stretch of coast.
Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing but poor surf conditions across the board. The wind is just a pain, mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is weak and messy. We’re starting with a big fat zero on the scoreboard, and it doesn’t get much better.
The only break on the radar is Farol, and it’s a beginner-plus spot that’s fairly consistent, but that doesn’t mean much when the quality is this bad. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 83°, which is nice for a dip, but not for surfing.
Let’s run through it. From Friday the 24th of July right through to Saturday the 8th of August, every single session is a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 3ft to 5ft, and coming from the ENE or NE with a short, weak period of 4 to 7 seconds. The southeast trade winds are just hammering us, creating a choppy, ugly mess. The combined energy is weak, mostly sitting between 50 and 150 (moderate at best), but it’s all wind-swell junk.
There’s a slight bump in energy on the 26th of July morning with 127 (moderate), and again on the 3rd of August morning with 127, and the 5th of August morning with 140, and the 6th of August morning with 150 (moderate), but the wind is still cross-on, spoiling any chance of a clean wave. The wind is coming from the E or ESE at 12 to 16 mph, which is just enough to ruin the surface. A couple of afternoons see a fresh breeze up to 19 mph, making it even worse.
Even on the 8th of August, when the combined energy jumps to 181 (moderate), the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-on from the E. That’s just lumpy, ugly, and borderline unsurfable. For a beginner spot like Farol, anything over 5ft can be a handful, but the real issue here is the wind.
There just isn’t a single standout session. The swell direction is from the ENE and NE, which is not the optimum for Farol – it needs a N swell to work properly. The whole 16-day window is a bust. This is one of those times where you’d be better off checking the wind forecast for a kite session, because the paddle surf is just not happening.
Keep the chin up, though. It doesn’t stay this poor forever. Forecasts can change. But for now, save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 91 | 76 | 103 | 65 | 56 | 96 | 93 | 60 | 98 | 89 | 58 | 120 | 119 | 94 | 120 | 69 | 106 | 127 | 90 | 71 | 105 |
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 | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:28PM2.05m | 1:45AM2.32m | 2:34PM2.14m | 2:43AM2.44m | 3:24PM2.27m | 3:31AM2.60m | 4:05PM2.42m | 4:11AM2.76m | 4:41PM2.57m | 4:47AM2.91m | 5:14PM2.71m | 5:20AM3.02m | 5:45PM2.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:18PM1.14m | 8:18AM0.92m | 8:24PM1.05m | 9:12AM0.77m | 9:16PM0.91m | 9:55AM0.61m | 9:59PM0.75m | 10:33AM0.47m | 10:37PM0.61m | 11:08AM0.36m | 11:13PM0.50m | 11:41AM0.28m | 11:47PM0.42m | ||||||||
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NE 7 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 8 | — | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 21 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | — | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 91 | 76 | 103 | 65 | 56 | 96 | 93 | 60 | 98 | 89 | 58 | 120 | 119 | 94 | 120 | 69 | 106 | 127 | 90 | 71 | 105 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 725 | 1943 | 305 | 1318 | 1871 | 1318 | 1297 | 1943 | 1304 | 1297 | 1871 | 1318 | 1871 | 2231 | 1959 | 1174 | 2231 | 725 | 798 | 2303 | 725 |
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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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