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Ponta do Farol surfForecast / Maranhao / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 23 Aug 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Farol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Farol in the next 12 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Farol over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 11 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 138 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:47PM 5.17 | 8:02AM 5.42 | 8:20PM 5.31 | 8:36AM 5.47 | 8:51PM 5.37 | 9:09AM 5.43 | 9:22PM 5.36 | 9:41AM 5.31 | 9:53PM 5.25 | 10:14AM 5.10 | 10:26PM 5.07 | 10:50AM 4.83 | 11:02PM 4.82 | 11:31AM 4.50 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:50AM 0.45 | 2:10PM 0.33 | 2:23AM 0.30 | 2:42PM 0.32 | 2:56AM 0.25 | 3:13PM 0.38 | 3:28AM 0.29 | 3:44PM 0.52 | 4:01AM 0.42 | 4:16PM 0.73 | 4:36AM 0.63 | 4:51PM 1.00 | 5:15AM 0.92 | ||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | ||
| Sunset | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Maranhao
Offshore wind reported 16 km from Ponta do Farol (light winds from the S at Aeroporto Internacional de São Luís - Marechal 16 km from Ponta do Farol). 1.2m 5s windswell from the ENE to make surfable waves.
16 km away, 1 h 53 min ago
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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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