Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 202 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 Friday (Jul 10) 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 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Farol is a tough one. There’s no good time to paddle out. The whole stretch is just a run of poor surf conditions, so let’s break it down.
Right now, through to Saturday, July 4th, we’ve got a small 4ft ENE swell with a short, weak 6-second period. The wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, making for choppy, messy conditions and a weak combined energy reading of just 102. The water is 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
That sets the tone for pretty much the entire first week. From Saturday afternoon through to Thursday, July 9th, the swell stays tiny – 3ft to 4ft – and the period never gets above 6 seconds. The wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, blowing at 12–19 mph, keeping the surface lumpy and uninviting. The combined energy dips into the 37–79 range for most of those afternoons, which is weak. There’s nothing here worth chasing. Even with the swell nudging up to 5ft on Friday, July 10th, and into the weekend of July 11th–12th, the wind remains a problem: cross-onshore mornings and onshore afternoons. The period is still a short 6 seconds, and the energy, while a bit better at 131–153, is still all tied up in short-period chop. The break is exposed, but the swell direction from ENE is onshore, so it’s not working.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From Monday, July 13th, through to Saturday, July 19th, the story barely changes. Swell sits between 3ft and 5ft, with a period of just 4 to 7 seconds. Winds stay cross-onshore in the mornings, switching to onshore in the afternoons. The energy level fluctuates but never breaks into something substantial. Even the morning of Sunday, July 19th, with a 4ft ENE swell and a period of 7 seconds, has a cross-onshore wind ruining the shape. The combined energy of 151 is the highest of the entire period, but with that wind, it’s just more messy, bumpy ocean.
Farol is a beginner-plus spot that is fairly consistent, but this entire 16-day window is a dud. The conditions are poor for paddling. The strong onshore wind and weak, short-period swell mean the setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. We’re looking at a full 16-day gap with no recommendations.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 35 | 121 | 69 | 73 | 83 | 61 | 56 | 96 | 62 | 39 | 120 | 65 | 63 | 136 | 98 | 116 | 169 | 139 | 62 | 185 |
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 | 7:49PM2.71m | 8:00AM2.85m | 8:30PM2.69m | 8:44AM2.76m | 9:16PM2.66m | 9:36AM2.64m | 10:11PM2.63m | 10:39AM2.52m | 11:15PM2.62m | 11:53AM2.45m | 00:26AM2.66m | 1:11PM2.47m | 1:37AM2.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:45PM0.44m | 1:56AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.51m | 2:39AM0.68m | 3:06PM0.59m | 3:29AM0.73m | 3:55PM0.68m | 4:29AM0.77m | 4:55PM0.76m | 5:41AM0.76m | 6:05PM0.80m | 6:59AM0.67m | 7:20PM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | — | N 8 | N 9 | — | N 12 | NNE 8 | N 11 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 15 | — | 14 | 15 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 13 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 89 | 35 | 121 | 69 | 73 | 83 | 61 | 56 | 96 | 62 | 39 | 120 | 65 | 63 | 136 | 98 | 116 | 169 | 139 | 62 | 185 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 308 | 1885 | 798 | 1173 | 1943 | 354 | 1295 | 1907 | 1297 | 1051 | 1885 | 872 | 872 | 872 | 811 | 811 | 1871 | 811 | 991 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Farol may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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