Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 342 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – I've scanned the charts for the coming weeks and it's a tough one for this area. We're looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions across the board, so don't get your hopes up for anything special. The first real chance to paddle out is from Saturday the 5th, but even then, it's a struggle.
We kick off on Saturday morning the 5th at Farol. The water's sitting at a warm 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you're just having a splash. But the surf? It's small, with a weak swell at about 4 ft from the ENE, and a short, crumbly period of just 5 seconds. The combined wave energy is a measly 65 – that's weak, my friends. To make matters worse, we've got a moderate cross-onshore breeze at 16 mph from the East, chopping everything up. It's a no-go.
Saturday afternoon doesn't get any better. The wind swings onshore from the NE, still blowing 16 mph, with the swell staying small and weak. This pattern just keeps repeating. Sunday the 6th, Monday the 7th, Tuesday the 8th – it's the same story: small, short-period swells, cross-onshore or onshore winds, and poor conditions. The combined energy on Tuesday afternoon bumps up to 231 (moderate), with the swell height hitting 6 ft from the NE, but that's paired with a fresh 22 mph onshore breeze. That's messy, blown-out slop. No good for a clean wave.
The whole first week is a write-off, I'm telling you. There isn't a single standout session in the bunch. Every day is either cross-onshore from the East or onshore from the Northeast, with waves that have no power or shape. The second week rolls in, and it's more of the same. From the 14th to the 20th of September, we see the swell drop back down to the 3 ft to 6 ft range, still with that short period and those persistent onshore winds. The wave energy peaks at 205 on the afternoon of the 16th, but again, it's an onshore wind scenario. It's frustrating.
To be honest, if the wind is blowing this hard and the waves are this poor, the setup here at Farol is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For us surfers, it's a long, blank run. There's nothing on offer that I can recommend. The forecasts might change, but as it stands, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 84 | 127 | 113 | 111 | 131 | 93 | 71 | 116 | 107 | 231 | 209 | 129 | 172 | 164 | 129 | 146 | 181 | 132 | 175 | 282 |
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 | 11:17AM2.20m | 11:50PM2.47m | 12:58PM2.23m | 1:22AM2.59m | 2:16PM2.43m | 2:32AM2.81m | 3:12PM2.68m | 3:26AM3.04m | 3:58PM2.91m | 4:11AM3.22m | 4:37PM3.08m | 4:52AM3.30m | 5:14PM3.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:20PM1.05m | 6:38AM0.83m | 7:02PM1.01m | 8:03AM0.66m | 8:20PM0.81m | 9:04AM0.44m | 9:16PM0.57m | 9:51AM0.26m | 10:03PM0.35m | 10:31AM0.13m | 10:43PM0.20m | 11:07AM0.08m | 11:21PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 16 | N 12 | N 14 | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 26 | 25 | — | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 59 | 84 | 127 | 113 | 111 | 131 | 93 | 71 | 116 | 107 | 231 | 209 | 129 | 172 | 164 | 129 | 146 | 181 | 132 | 175 | 282 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 872 | 1885 | 811 | 1173 | 2317 | 2208 | 2208 | 2211 | 1297 | 1871 | 1871 | 1318 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1885 | 1871 | 1333 | 1173 | 1885 | 1885 |
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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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