Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with 253 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 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) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Farol. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch ain't lookin' pretty. The whole 16-day window is one long, frustrating run of poor surf. The waves are small, the wind is a mess, and honestly, there's nothing worth paddling out for. You’re lookin' at a solid gap of over two weeks with zero recommendations. That’s a tough pill to swallow.
Let’s break it down. From Sunday the 2nd to Monday the 17th of August, it’s the same story. Swell heights hover between 3 ft and 5 ft, but the direction is all wrong – coming out of the NE and ENE when this spot wants N. The period is short, mostly 4 to 7 seconds, so it’s weak, bumpy windswell. The combined wave energy is low, generally under 200 (86 to 196), which is just enough to make a mess, not enough to make a wave.
The wind is the real killer. Every morning is a cross-onshore from the E or ESE at 12 to 16 mph, and every afternoon is a direct onshore from the NE at 16 to 19 mph. That’s constant chop and crumble. The water temp is 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re gettin’ skunked. But there’s no saving this.
Farol is a beginner-plus, fairly consistent spot that is exposed to the swell, but it’s just not on. With the wind howling and the swell weak and wrong, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Save your energy, folks. Forecasts can change, but this is a long, blank run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 65 | 186 | 104 | 62 | 164 | 144 | 124 | 164 | 126 | 124 | 154 | 130 | 114 | 150 | 125 | 159 | 222 | 183 | 126 | 211 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 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 | 12:58PM2.31m | 1:24AM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:42AM0.75m | 7:04PM0.92m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 65 | 186 | 104 | 62 | 164 | 144 | 124 | 164 | 126 | 124 | 154 | 130 | 114 | 150 | 125 | 159 | 222 | 183 | 126 | 211 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2364 | 798 | 1333 | 2231 | 811 | 990 | 1871 | 725 | 986 | 1871 | 872 | 1173 | 1885 | 811 | 1173 | 2231 | 2213 | 1173 | 2231 | 2213 |
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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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