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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
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Farol this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta do Farol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Farol over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 9 | ENE 6 | NE 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | |
14 | 54 | 52 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 51 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 8 | 47 | 4 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 35 | 57 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:03AM5.20m | 9:32PM4.74m | 9:40AM4.96m | 10:14PM4.50m | 10:24AM4.69m | 11:03PM4.26m | 11:17AM4.42m | 00:06AM4.08m | 12:26PM4.22m | 1:21AM4.04m | 1:46PM4.20m | 2:36AM4.22m | 3:02PM4.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.54m | 3:28AM1.05m | 3:59PM0.78m | 4:10AM1.30m | 4:45PM1.05m | 5:01AM1.55m | 5:43PM1.30m | 6:07AM1.72m | 6:54PM1.43m | 7:28AM1.72m | 8:10PM1.39m | 8:45AM1.50m | 9:18PM1.19m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 9 | — | 13 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
12 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 22 | 35 | 57 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | N 11 | E 4 | — | — | — |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — |
13 | 54 | 52 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 51 | 31 | 24 | 15 | 27 | 47 | 62 | 33 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1487 | 177 | 1327 | 1997 | 2030 | 177 | 593 | 1966 | 1028 | 641 | 1966 | 1028 | 0 | 1966 | 593 | 593 | 1966 | 661 | 593 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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.











