Farol Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.89° S 41.57° W

Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol sea temperature is
28.0° C
1.3° 

Farol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Farol surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 246 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 8th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty ordinary for a proper paddle. The ocean’s going to be there, but it’s going to be a bit of a messy, wind-blown affair for most of the run. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s a big old gap of nothing-worth-getting-wet-for at the start.

The first chance of anything half-decent doesn’t show up until Thursday, August 21st, which is more than a week and a half away. Up until then, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell’s small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf report is consistently calling it “poor surf conditions”. The energy in the water is weak to moderate at best, think values like 84 to 176 (moderate) in the combined swell energy, with plenty of days dipping below 100 (weak). The period is short too, mostly 5 to 6 seconds, which means junky, disorganised waves. There’s a touch of size around the 17th and 18th, but the wind is howling from the NE at 19 mph, so it’ll be a blown-out mess.

So, what’s the bright spot? It’s all pointing to Farol (Piaui) early on the morning of Thursday, August 21st. Finally, the wind looks like it will ease off a touch, and we get a better quality swell. The models are showing a 5ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds. Now, 7 seconds isn’t long-period groundswell, but it’s an improvement. The main draw is the light ESE wind at 12 mph, which is cross-onshore but a lot cleaner than the 19 mph we’ve been dealing with. It’s not going to be glassy, but it’ll be a whole lot more organised. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 217. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 82° – that’s about two and a half degrees above average, so you can leave the thick suit at home. This is your one standout. It’s still only 5ft, so it’s fine for most surfers, but given the preceding junk, it’ll feel like a luxury. It’s a fairly consistent break, so you shouldn’t be waiting too long between sets, though be aware the east in the swell direction isn’t the optimum for this spot – it prefers something more from the north.

The rest of the window after that? The 22nd and 23rd look similar, with moderate energy and NE winds picking up again in the afternoons. The mornings might offer a bit of a window, but nothing that screams “go”. The first week is a write-off, a bit of a gap of about 9 days before that August 21st option. If nothing’s consistent, this blank run can be a bit more normal for the area, but forecasts can and do change, so don’t write it off completely.

For the weeks ahead, keep your eye on that Thursday the 21st. It’s the only real chance to get a decent wave in. For now, might be worth checking if the kites are pumped up, because with this cross-onshore wind and modest surf, the conditions might be more fun for them than for us.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
131
144
137
191
155
176
209
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135
94
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58
42
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32
27
41
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:40PM2.60m
11:27AM2.31m
00:01AM2.56m
12:58PM2.31m
1:24AM2.66m
2:18PM2.44m
2:36AM2.85m
3:21PM2.65m
3:35AM3.08m
4:13PM2.86m
4:26AM3.27m
4:58PM3.03m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.81m
5:12AM0.77m
5:34PM0.93m
6:42AM0.75m
7:04PM0.92m
8:06AM0.60m
8:23PM0.77m
9:12AM0.38m
9:24PM0.57m
10:05AM0.18m
10:16PM0.37m
10:51AM0.04m
11:01PM0.23m
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Information about the Farol Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Farol may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Farol is 24 km (15 miles) from Parnaiba. If you plan a holiday in Piauí, look for hotels and other accommodation in Parnaiba. Parnaiba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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