Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a quiet stretch ahead. We're looking at a long run of days with nothing that's really going to get the heart pumping. The swell is hanging around in the 4ft to 6ft range, but it's short-period stuff, mostly around 6 seconds, which means weak, crumbly waves. The wind is a real problem too, with persistent cross-onshore and onshore breezes. This combo is going to leave the surface chopped up and messy. The combined energy readings are mostly in the low to moderate range, hitting triple digits on many days but never really building into anything substantial. Water temp is sitting at a warm 82°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at Farol.
Starting this Sunday, the 13th, it's all poor surf conditions. The pattern is pretty set: morning cross-on winds from the east at 16 mph, and afternoons swinging onshore from the northeast, cranking up to 19 mph. That wind state is a killer. Swell heights creep up a little by the 19th, with the afternoon seeing 6ft and a combined energy of 212, but that's coming with a fresh onshore breeze, so the quality is shot. The whole first week is like this, right through to the end of the month.
Because of the constant onshore wind and short-period swell, this setup looks far more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle surfers. The waves are going to be bumpy and hard to enjoy on a standard surfboard.
So, the short version: there are no standout sessions or breaks to chase in this 16-day window. It's a blank run. The conditions just aren't cooperating, but forecasts can always change, so keep an eye on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 118 | 161 | 109 | 97 | 120 | 178 | 100 | 99 | 147 | 107 | 131 | 132 | 119 | 172 | 247 | 168 | 177 | 179 | 170 | 212 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | 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 | 6:20PM3.16m | 6:39AM3.04m | 6:52PM3.04m | 7:12AM2.82m | 7:23PM2.87m | 7:44AM2.58m | 7:55PM2.67m | 8:20AM2.34m | 8:32PM2.46m | 9:03AM2.11m | 9:21PM2.26m | 10:13AM1.93m | 10:44PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.18m | 00:30AM0.16m | 12:43PM0.31m | 1:04AM0.29m | 1:14PM0.47m | 1:38AM0.46m | 1:45PM0.66m | 2:15AM0.66m | 2:20PM0.87m | 2:59AM0.87m | 3:03PM1.07m | 3:59AM1.07m | 4:09PM1.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 14 | N 13 | — | N 12 |
| kJ | 16 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 13 | N 13 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 15 | N 13 | — | N 16 | N 15 | — | N 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 118 | 161 | 109 | 97 | 120 | 178 | 100 | 99 | 147 | 107 | 131 | 132 | 119 | 172 | 247 | 168 | 177 | 179 | 170 | 212 | 203 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1173 | 1943 | 991 | 1871 | 1871 | 1173 | 1173 | 1871 | 990 | 1174 | 1943 | 1943 | 1921 | 1943 | 1921 | 1885 | 1885 | 1885 | 1871 | 1871 | 872 |
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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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