Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this next 16 days at Farol is a bit of a tough one to write. There’s just nothing happening that’s going to get you out of bed. We’ve got a run of poor surf conditions stretching from the start of the window all the way through to the 16th of August, with not a single decent recommendation. That’s a solid 16-day gap, I’m afraid.
The main issue is the wind is pretty much always onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is coming from the north-east and east-north-east, which is the opposite of what this spot wants. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when the waves are messy.
The wave energy stays weak all period, with the combined energy of all swells directed here barely cracking three digits on a few occasions – like on the 4th of August Tuesday afternoon, we see a moderate 124 (energy), but it’s still paired with poor surf conditions. The swell heights range from 2 ft up to 5 ft, but the periods are short, mostly 4 to 7 seconds, so it’s all windswell. Short period, onshore wind, and a beach break that’s not going to hold shape – it’s a recipe for a frustrating paddle.
There are no standouts. No morning with light winds or glassy conditions to save the day. It’s consistently cross-onshore in the mornings and onshore in the afternoons, with wind speeds of 12 mph to 22 mph. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
If you’re looking for a silver lining, Farol is fairly consistent, so it tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, leave the board in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 30 | 117 | 79 | 65 | 175 | 98 | 98 | 170 | 112 | 124 | 136 | 102 | 124 | 159 | 135 | 171 | 216 | 168 | 196 | 247 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | 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 | 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 | 10:08AM2.46m | 10:40PM2.60m | 11:27AM2.31m | 00:01AM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:57AM0.68m | 4:17PM0.81m | 5:12AM0.77m | 5:34PM0.93m | ||||||||
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | NNE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | 14 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 30 | 117 | 7 | 65 | 175 | 98 | 98 | 170 | 112 | 124 | 136 | 102 | 124 | 159 | 135 | 171 | 216 | 168 | 196 | 247 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1369 | 1354 | 1295 | 1295 | 1871 | 725 | 823 | 1871 | 725 | 725 | 1871 | 725 | 1295 | 1871 | 798 | 942 | 2231 | 2017 | 1173 | 2231 | 2231 |
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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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