Ponta do Farol surfForecast / Maranhao / Brazil

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Ponta do Farol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta do Farol sea temperature is
28.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Farol this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta do Farol over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Farol in the next 12 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Farol over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
NNE
1.2
ENE
0.1
NE
0.6
NE
0.1
NE
0.7
NE
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)1491010109999999165157147191216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4147136192184831352929644926240842744765
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
10
N
15
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
5
SE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
5
SSW
15
ENE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:32PM
5.15
8:01AM
4.82
8:10PM
5.18
8:40AM
4.83
8:49PM
5.17
9:20AM
4.82
9:32PM
5.12
10:04AM
4.79
10:18PM
5.04
10:50AM
4.75
11:09PM
4.92
11:42AM
4.72
12:06AM
4.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:20PM
0.93
1:48AM
0.52
1:58PM
0.90
2:26AM
0.50
2:36PM
0.90
3:06AM
0.53
3:18PM
0.91
3:49AM
0.59
4:03PM
0.94
4:35AM
0.69
4:53PM
0.97
5:25AM
0.81
5:49PM
1.01
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-6:01--6:02--6:02--6:04--6:04--6:05--6:05-
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Rain (mm)
--51291-36--14321-9--2
Temp. °C292827262624272624232625272726282826262726
Feels °C (?)292829282927282827232627292828282828293030
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Information about the Ponta do Farol Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ponta do Farol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta do Farol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta do 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 (Ponta do 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ponta do Farol may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Ponta do Farol is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Itaqui. If you plan a holiday in Maranhão, look for hotels and other accommodation in Itaqui. Itaqui has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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