Farol da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the Farol da Barra zone. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a mixed bag on the cards here, with some bright spots but plenty of onshore chop to work through. The water is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing crazy there.

The first real standout kicks off on Saturday the 29th, early. We’ve got a clean 4 ft E swell with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is weak (344), but the conditions are clean, making it a good time to get a few. If you’re an intermediate, this is your window. The vibe is good, but don’t expect 4ft perfection, just a solid morning session. The water is normal temp, so no need to stress about a wetsuit.

Now, Sunday the 30th is a bit of a letdown. Small swell, dropping to 3 ft, and the wind gets a bit messy. Monday the 31st morning is a similar story, surfable but ordinary.

The next real highlight is Tuesday the 1st of September. We’ve got a clean 4 ft E swell, and for the first time the wind is offshore, light from the north at 6 mph. That’s going to groom the waves nicely. The energy is moderate (321), so it’s got a bit of push. The morning is the clear winner here, as the afternoon gets a fresh cross-breeze that kills it.

Wednesday the 2nd is another solid morning call. Offshore again, 4 ft E swell, with a gentle breeze. Lining up for a clean, fun session. The afternoons throughout this week are a write-off with that strong cross-shore wind, so get it done early.

We’ve got a quiet spell after that. Thursday the 3rd through to Saturday the 5th are mostly poor, with onshore winds, weak energy, and messy conditions. The swell is small, around 3 ft to 3 ft, but the wind just ruins the shape.

Then, something interesting pops up. On Sunday the 6th of September, the morning session looks promising again. A tiny 2 ft SSE swell, but it’s on a long 11-second period, and light offshore winds from the north. That combo will produce clean, lined-up waves, even if they’re small. Energy is moderate (230). It’s not a big day, but it’s a good one for a cruiser board.

Looking further into the second week, the standout is Wednesday the 9th of September. Early morning, we’ve got a 2 ft SSE groundswell with a very long 16-second period. Light offshore wind from the north, almost glassy. The energy is moderate (291). This is a real gem for a long-period swell, and at a point break like Farol da Barra, it’s going to hold up nicely. The waves will be clean, but tiny, so it’s more about the glide than the drop. The afternoon is blown out, as usual.

Thursday the 10th morning is also a good call, with a 2 ft ESE swell, longer period (12 sec), and a light offshore. Good energy (413). The mornings are the only time to be in the water for the next week.

The rest of the 16-day window is pretty grim. From Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 13th, the swell is small, the period drops off, and the wind is onshore or cross-shore. It’s a lot of blown-out, choppy slop. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.

For a standout, I’d say the Tuesday 1st September morning is the best overall. Good size, clean conditions, and a decent window. The Wednesday 9th September morning is a close second for the pure, long-period glide. Get it while you can.

Rusty, signing off.

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