Surf Forecasts:
Farol surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on what’s happening for the next couple of weeks. It’s a tough stretch, I won’t lie. There’s not a single day in this entire 16-day window that I can honestly say, “Yeah, get out there.” Every single session at Farol is marked as “poor surf conditions,” and the scores are all flat zeros. That’s rare, and for this area, it’s a bit of a cruel run.
The swell is there, but it’s all wrong. Through to the end of August and into the first of September, we’re looking at chest-high waves, around 4ft to 5ft, but it’s coming from the NE or ENE. The problem is the wind. Every morning it’s a cross-onshore breeze from the E or ESE, blowing 12 to 16 mph, which is making everything choppy and messy. The afternoons aren’t any better—onshore winds from the NE pick up to 16 or 19 mph, which is a fresh breeze just flattening things out even more. The swell periods are mostly short, around 5 to 7 seconds, meaning there’s no real power and the waves are just crumbly.
The water temperature is sitting at about 82°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s nice for a swim, but it doesn’t help the surf.
So what’s the call? Honestly, there’s nothing to recommend. No standouts, no hidden gems. This is a period where you’d be better off leaving the boards in the car and finding something else to do. It’s not going to stay this poor forever—forecasts can change—but right now, it’s a blank run.
Keep your chin up. Sometimes the ocean says no. This is one of those times.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 155 | 113 | 124 | 155 | 127 | 77 | 209 | 152 | 115 | 185 | 121 | 117 | 131 | 87 | 120 | 170 | 123 | 190 | 247 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | 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 |
High Tide | 8:24AM2.62m | 8:41PM2.64m | 9:04AM2.36m | 9:23PM2.44m | 9:54AM2.12m | 10:18PM2.26m | 11:10AM1.95m | 11:41PM2.15m | 12:53PM1.92m | 1:14AM2.20m | 2:13PM2.05m | 2:22AM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.54m | 2:27PM0.67m | 2:56AM0.73m | 3:04PM0.88m | 3:44AM0.93m | 3:50PM1.08m | 4:49AM1.08m | 4:59PM1.23m | 6:23AM1.13m | 6:38PM1.26m | 7:52AM1.03m | 8:01PM1.14m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | N 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 155 | 113 | 124 | 155 | 127 | 77 | 209 | 152 | 115 | 185 | 121 | 117 | 131 | 87 | 120 | 170 | 123 | 190 | 247 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1295 | 1295 | 1885 | 1318 | 1304 | 1885 | 1295 | 1173 | 2213 | 1318 | 1173 | 2783 | 1318 | 1943 | 1943 | 1304 |
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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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