Surf Forecasts:
Farol da Barra surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 618 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol da Barra this week:
The surf forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on Farol da Barra. It’s a tough one. This point break is open to the swell, and likes it coming from the SSE, but the wind has got other plans.
The first chance to get wet is Monday, July 20th. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the ESE, but it’s a short-period windswell at 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph. The water is a comfortable 79°, right where it should be for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (388), but it’s choppy and the surf is poor. That’s the theme for the next chunk of days.
For almost a week, you’ll see swell heights from 4ft to 7ft, but the ESE wind is a constant pain – mostly cross-on or cross-shore, with the period stuck at 8 seconds or less. The best you get is a "marginal" call on Tuesday, July 21st afternoon, with 7ft of swell but cross-shore wind and messy conditions. Not worth it.
The first real break in the clouds comes Sunday, July 26th in the morning. The swell drops to 2ft from the SE, but the wind switches to a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is weak (103), but the surface is clean. It’s small and ordinary, but it’s the cleanest you’ll see all week. Monday, July 27th morning is similar – a light offshore wind from the north at 6 mph, with a tiny 3ft swell. Those are your only two clean windows.
After that, it’s back to the choppy mess. The energy spikes up, hitting 808 on Monday, August 3rd afternoon, but it’s all wind-chop and poor conditions. The waves are over 5ft, but it’s not surfable for a beginner. This setup is so wind-affected it’s honestly more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Sunday, July 26th. It’s the only time the wind is truly clean, and the swell is small but rideable. If you’re keen, that’s your window. The morning of Monday, July 27th is your second option. The rest of the 16 days is a long, choppy grind.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 383 | 423 | 362 | 512 | 524 | 618 | 404 | 361 | 306 | 268 | 268 | 216 | 181 | 176 | 142 | 105 | 110 | 99 | 60 | 89 | 103 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.91m | 8:58AM1.94m | 9:07PM1.77m | 10:02AM1.82m | 10:15PM1.68m | 11:20AM1.78m | 11:35PM1.67m | 12:32PM1.82m | 00:45AM1.74m | 1:27PM1.91m | 1:38AM1.84m | 2:10PM2.00m | 2:21AM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.66m | 2:25AM0.58m | 3:03PM0.81m | 3:22AM0.70m | 4:11PM0.92m | 4:34AM0.78m | 5:32PM0.94m | 5:51AM0.77m | 6:42PM0.88m | 6:54AM0.70m | 7:33PM0.77m | 7:43AM0.61m | 8:14PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 383 | 423 | 362 | — | 524 | 618 | 404 | 361 | 306 | 268 | 268 | 216 | 181 | 176 | 142 | 105 | 110 | 99 | 60 | 89 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 130 | 512 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 769 | 661 | 749 | 188 | 825 | 749 | 188 | 171 | 749 | 188 | 147 | 1181 | 0 | 0 | 769 | 661 |
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