Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 216 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 0.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be real here. Over the next 16 days, Farol (Piaui) is going through a pretty quiet spell. The swell is small and weak, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, so the surf will be choppy and messy pretty much every day. The wave energy sits in the weak to moderate range, with combined energy values mainly between 64 and 282—nothing to get excited about.
The standout issue is the wind. Mornings bring a cross-onshore breeze from the east or east-southeast around 9 to 19 mph, and afternoons are dominated by a direct onshore wind from the northeast, sometimes gusting to 22 mph. That means clean, glassy conditions are just not on the cards. The swell direction is mostly from the ENE to NE, with short periods of 4 to 7 seconds, so it’s weak, bumpy windswell, not groundswell. The water temperature is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual there.
Now, if you look hard, the best of a bad bunch might be the mornings of August 21, 24, and 25, when the wind is a little lighter (9 to 12 mph), but the swell is still small (4 ft to 4 ft) and the period is short. The energy is weak to moderate (129 to 185). It’s not great, but it’s the least bad option. Honestly, the whole period is a struggle—no proper windows of clean, rideable surf. For beginners, it might be a floaty session, but anyone after quality should look elsewhere.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 170 | 132 | 107 | 145 | 142 | 133 | 162 | 115 | 97 | 120 | 93 | 64 | 162 | 136 | 129 | 199 | 129 | 117 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 10:18PM2.26m | 11:10AM1.95m | 11:41PM2.15m | 12:53PM1.92m | 1:14AM2.20m | 2:13PM2.05m | 2:22AM2.36m | 3:04PM2.25m | 3:10AM2.57m | 3:42PM2.46m | 3:49AM2.79m | 4:16PM2.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:49AM1.08m | 4:59PM1.23m | 6:23AM1.13m | 6:38PM1.26m | 7:52AM1.03m | 8:01PM1.14m | 8:50AM0.85m | 8:56PM0.95m | 9:33AM0.65m | 9:38PM0.74m | 10:09AM0.47m | 10:15PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | N 18 | — | N 16 |
| kJ | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | 49 | — | — | 6 | — | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 170 | 132 | 107 | 145 | 142 | 133 | 162 | 115 | 97 | 120 | 93 | 64 | 162 | 136 | 129 | 199 | 129 | 117 | 188 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1304 | 1037 | 2645 | 1318 | 1173 | 823 | 1943 | 1173 | 1885 | 1295 | 1871 | 1871 | 1295 | 1295 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1907 | 872 |
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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).
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