Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, ENE swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – looking at this outlook for Farol, it’s a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is littered with “poor surf conditions” from start to finish. There’s no standout session, no hidden gem, just a long run of onshore or cross-onshore wind and chop.
The pattern is pretty locked in. Most mornings we get a moderate breeze from the east bringing cross-onshore chop, and then it swings onshore from the northeast for the afternoons. The swell is there, hanging around the 3 ft to 5 ft range, but the wind just ruins any chance of it cleaning up. Wave energy is generally weak to moderate, with a few days late in the run bumping up into the 130-150 range on the 23rd and 24th of July, but that’s paired with a fresh breeze from the northeast, making it a messy, choppy affair.
There just isn’t one single period I’d recommend paddling out for. The water is sitting at a warm 82.4°F, which is about average for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news. Since the wind is persistent and the swell quality is shot, this setup might actually look more interesting for a kite surfer than for someone on a paddle board. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can shift, but this one’s a write-off for now.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 28 | 41 | 96 | 115 | 106 | 142 | 78 | 62 | 136 | 60 | 25 | 119 | 80 | 40 | 136 | 76 | 96 | 136 | 108 | 65 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:59PM3.04m | 6:11AM3.38m | 6:43PM3.04m | 6:56AM3.30m | 7:26PM2.98m | 7:40AM3.13m | 8:08PM2.88m | 8:23AM2.90m | 8:50PM2.74m | 9:08AM2.65m | 9:34PM2.58m | 9:57AM2.40m | 10:24PM2.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM-0.05m | 00:00AM0.22m | 12:35PM-0.01m | 00:44AM0.25m | 1:16PM0.11m | 1:28AM0.34m | 1:56PM0.29m | 2:11AM0.49m | 2:36PM0.49m | 2:55AM0.65m | 3:16PM0.70m | 3:43AM0.82m | 4:00PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 78 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 38 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 28 | 41 | 96 | 115 | 106 | 142 | 12 | 62 | 136 | 60 | 25 | 119 | 80 | 40 | 136 | 76 | 96 | 136 | 108 | 65 | 88 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1907 | 1938 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1885 | 1871 | 1871 | 725 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1295 | 1871 | 1871 | 1784 | 1871 | 1304 | 1304 | 1871 | 1109 |
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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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