Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 179 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM. 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the forecast is a bit of a tough one. The only spot on the radar is Farol, and honestly, the conditions are looking pretty average right through. We’ve got a consistent run of small, short-period windswell, but the wind is a problem. It’s nearly always blowing cross-on, onshore, or straight on, so the surf is going to be choppy and messy rather than clean. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a bit of a comfort.
Starting from Friday, July 31, through the weekend, you’re looking at waves around 3 ft to 4 ft, with a period of just 4 to 7 seconds. That’s weak, gutless energy. The combined swell energy is low, mostly under 100 (96, 58, 92, 37, 82, 55). It’s poor surf conditions, flat out. The wind is a moderate breeze from the east and northeast, so it’s going to be a bumpy, frustrating paddle.
Monday, August 3 through to the end of the first week, the swell picks up a little, with heights hitting 4 ft to 5 ft, and the period stays short at 5 to 6 seconds. The combined energy creeps into the moderate range, hitting 119, 114, 118, and 150. But the wind is still the enemy – mostly cross-on in the mornings and onshore in the afternoons, with a fresh breeze now and then. The wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.” This is not a setup for a fun session.
Going into the second week, from Monday, August 10 to Saturday, August 15, it’s more of the same. Swell heights mostly between 4 ft and 5 ft, period stuck at 5 to 6 seconds, combined energy mostly moderate (107, 119, 146, 135, 107, 124, 132, 143, 116, 129, 151, 161). The winds don’t let up – still cross-on and onshore. The waves are small, weak, and wind-affected. There’s nothing here that’s going to get your heart racing.
The bottom line: there’s no standout window, no clean swell, no good wind. For a beginner-friendly spot like Farol, the waves aren’t too big, but the chop and onshore wind will make it a messy, unenjoyable paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the constant wind and small, choppy waves. If you’re desperate for a surf, you might get a couple of rideable but ugly ones, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | 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 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 65 | 58 | 51 | 64 | 37 | 122 | 75 | 55 | 154 | 119 | 98 | 131 | 112 | 118 | 123 | 83 | 119 | 153 | 110 | 150 | 164 |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:06AM2.66m | 9:34PM2.71m | 10:08AM2.46m | 10:40PM2.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:18PM0.65m | 3:57AM0.68m | 4:17PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | — | 16 | 14 | — | 12 | 75 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | 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 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 65 | 58 | 51 | 64 | 37 | 122 | 7 | 55 | 154 | 119 | 98 | 131 | 112 | 118 | 123 | 83 | 119 | 153 | 110 | 150 | 164 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 990 | 2232 | 1297 | 1297 | 1933 | 1318 | 1295 | 1871 | 798 | 872 | 1871 | 725 | 1871 | 1871 | 725 | 1959 | 1885 | 872 | 1173 | 1885 | 811 |
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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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