Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 218 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for your neck of the woods. Gotta be straight with you, it's a rough stretch. We're looking at a full 16-day window and honestly, there's not a single session that gets the nod. The whole period is a write-off if you're lookin' for a proper paddle.
The first chance for a surf shows up Wednesday morning, July 29th, at Farol. We've got a 4ft swell rollin' in from the ENE, but it's a weak, short-period windswell at only 6 seconds. The wind is a cross-on from the ESE at 12 mph, which is just choppin' it all up. The combined energy is a lowly 132 (moderate wave energy), but that's not gonna help the shape. The water is a warm 82°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Wednesday afternoon chucks in a shift to a direct onshore from the NE at 16 mph. That's game over. We see the same damn story day after day. Thursday the 30th, Friday the 31st, Saturday the 1st of August, Sunday the 2nd... it's all cross-on or onshore winds and weak, short-period slop. The swell stumbles between 3ft and 5ft, periods are all 4 to 7 seconds, and the wind is just a constant problem. The combined energy jumps around from 47 to 135, but it's all just messy, poor surf.
The best we see for any kind of energy is Tuesday the 4th of August, with an afternoon 5ft swell from the NE, but it's a 6-second period and the wind is onshore and honkin' at 16 mph. That's a washing machine. The combined energy for that session hits 165, but it's useless.
The pattern just keeps repeating. We get a little spike of energy around Thursday the 11th of August with a 5ft NE swell in the afternoon and a combined energy of 177. But again, it's onshore at 16 mph and a short, weak period. It's a frustrating run.
Look, there's not a single recommendation here. Sometimes you get a blank run, and this is one of 'em. The wind is just relentless and the swell quality is nonexistent. You'd be better off findin' a skatepark or a river to float down. The forecasts can change, but for now, don't even bother waxin' up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 117 | 96 | 159 | 121 | 120 | 164 | 100 | 97 | 93 | 73 | 47 | 107 | 75 | 55 | 165 | 108 | 62 | 150 | 155 | 165 | 218 |
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 | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:14PM2.71m | 5:20AM3.02m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:08AM0.36m | 11:13PM0.50m | 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 | |||||||
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | N 9 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 14 | — | 15 | 16 | — | 15 | 14 | — | 12 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ESE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 117 | 96 | 159 | 121 | 120 | 164 | 100 | 97 | 93 | 73 | 47 | 107 | 10 | 55 | 165 | 108 | 62 | 150 | 155 | 165 | 218 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1174 | 1871 | 1984 | 1174 | 1871 | 1358 | 991 | 2235 | 2231 | 1297 | 1885 | 1784 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 725 | 1295 | 1871 | 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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