Surf Forecasts:
Farol da Barra surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got on offer. It's not exactly pumping, but there are a couple of windows to get wet if you're keen.
The first real chance to get out is this Friday morning, the 4th of September at Farol da Barra. We've got a 4ft swell pushing in from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. It's a consistent little groundswell, but the real beauty here is the wind – light offshore from the NNE at just 3 mph. That's going to keep it clean and lined up nicely off the point. The water is sitting at 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a bonus. The combined swell energy is moderate at 227, so there's enough push to get some fun rides. This is our standout session.
Now, after that morning session, the wind shifts onshore and things get messy. We've got a long stretch of not much happening from Friday afternoon right through to the 12th of September. The sea breeze kicks in hard from the ESE, gusting to 16 mph and more, turning the ocean into a chop-fest. Swell stays in the 3ft to 5ft range, but with that onshore wind, it's just not worth the paddle. For the next week, it's mostly poor surf conditions.
As we roll into the following week, there's a glimmer of hope on Sunday morning, the 13th of September. Conditions start to look good again with a 5ft swell from the ESE. The wind swings to a gentle cross-offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The energy is moderate at 273. This could be a solid morning session, though the onshore wind will probably ruin the afternoon again.
After that, it's back to the same old story of cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions right through to the 19th of September. The swell builds slightly, hitting around 5ft to 5ft by the end, but the wind is just ruining it. For a point break setup, this wind direction is a killer.
So, to sum it up: your best bet is to hit it hard on Friday morning the 4th of September at Farol da Barra, and maybe keep an eye on the morning of the 13th of September. Otherwise, it's a pretty average stretch of a couple of weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 206 | 206 | 165 | 132 | 166 | 154 | 118 | 115 | 55 | 47 | 97 | 123 | 140 | 116 | 85 | 66 | 147 | 116 | 193 | 213 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11PM1.75m | 10:29AM1.82m | 11:01PM1.75m | 12:06PM1.91m | 00:30AM1.91m | 1:12PM2.07m | 1:30AM2.13m | 2:00PM2.23m | 2:16AM2.32m | 2:41PM2.35m | 2:58AM2.46m | 3:19PM2.41m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.86m | 3:38AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.89m | 5:24AM0.68m | 6:17PM0.75m | 6:43AM0.52m | 7:16PM0.55m | 7:39AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.36m | 8:24AM0.20m | 8:42PM0.22m | 9:05AM0.12m | 9:20PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 206 | 206 | 165 | 132 | 47 | 154 | 118 | 27 | 55 | 47 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 32 | 81 | 66 | 89 | 116 | 193 | 82 | 153 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 19 | 19 | 53 | 50 | 8 | 39 | 26 | — | 51 | 45 | 8 | — | — | 29 | 14 | 38 | 17 | 112 | 82 | 22 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | E 15 | SE 15 | S 10 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 35 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 39 | 18 | — | 23 | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 53 | 16 | 39 | 24 | 38 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ENE 5 | — | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 166 | 29 | — | 115 | 64 | 71 | 97 | 123 | 140 | 116 | 85 | 35 | 147 | — | 71 | 213 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 749 | 769 | 0 | 769 | 785 | 0 | 3452 | 1142 | 0 | 834 | 221 | 769 | 769 | 769 | 749 | 749 | 188 | 769 | 749 | 769 |
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