Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 231 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 Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch where the conditions just aren’t lining up for a decent paddle. The first real surf recommendation doesn't kick in until the 19th of July, and even then, it’s a bit of a struggle.
Right from the start on Sunday, July 19th, we’ve got some small swell at Farol. Waves are around 3ft coming from the NE with a short, weak period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is low at 88 and the wind is howling onshore from the NE at 12 mph. That’s a recipe for a messy, blown-out surface. The water is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but that’s the only good news here.
The whole first week is basically the same story. From Monday, July 20th, right through to Saturday, July 26th, it’s a rinse and repeat. Swell is tiny, between 3ft and 5ft, all from the NE or ENE, with periods so short (5-6 seconds) there’s no real push. The wind is a constant problem – either onshore or cross-onshore, mostly from the NE or E at 9 to 16 mph. That means choppy, bumpy, and generally poor surf. The combined energy staggers around between 62 and 129, which is weak to moderate at best.
We see a bit of a bump in energy on the 23rd and 24th, hitting 129, but the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is stuck at 6 seconds. It’s just not coming together. The break is fairly consistent, but the quality is zero. Honestly, with this setup, Farol looks more interesting for a kite session than a traditional surf.
The second week doesn’t offer much hope either. From Sunday, July 27th, through to Monday, August 3rd, it’s the same pattern. The swell never clears 5ft, the period stays short (5-6 seconds), and the wind is relentless onshore or cross-onshore. Energy picks up slightly on the 2nd and 3rd of August, hitting 121 and 126, but it’s still all onshore junk. There’s nothing here to get excited about – no standout, no clean window, just a long, flat, windy stretch.
Bottom line: the whole 16-day window is a write-off. The consistency is there, but the quality is not. We’ll just have to wait for the next forecast and hope things change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 88 | 115 | 85 | 65 | 107 | 56 | 77 | 115 | 74 | 84 | 108 | 98 | 87 | 192 | 121 | 129 | 136 | 109 | 71 | 105 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | 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 |
High Tide | 8:50PM2.74m | 9:08AM2.65m | 9:34PM2.58m | 9:57AM2.40m | 10:24PM2.43m | 10:56AM2.19m | 11:25PM2.32m | 12:09PM2.06m | 00:36AM2.27m | 1:28PM2.05m | 1:45AM2.32m | 2:34PM2.14m | 2:43AM2.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM0.65m | 3:16PM0.70m | 3:43AM0.82m | 4:00PM0.90m | 4:39AM0.97m | 4:53PM1.06m | 5:49AM1.05m | 6:01PM1.15m | 7:09AM1.03m | 7:18PM1.14m | 8:18AM0.92m | 8:24PM1.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 35 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 88 | 115 | 85 | 65 | 107 | 56 | 77 | 115 | 74 | 84 | 108 | 98 | 87 | 192 | 121 | 129 | 136 | 109 | 71 | 105 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 308 | 1333 | 1318 | 1871 | 725 | 1297 | 1871 | 833 | 1174 | 1885 | 725 | 798 | 2228 | 1173 | 1173 | 1943 | 725 | 872 | 1943 | 1139 |
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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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