Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,827 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prainha do Farol this week:
The surf forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prainha do Farol in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch of coast is going to be a test of patience. The first week and a half is a write-off for any real surfing. We’ve got a long, flat, and messy run from the 15th right through to the 21st. The swell just isn’t there, with dribbles of weak energy (33) and close to nothing on offer. It’s not even worth paddling out for most of that time.
The first real glimpse of something happens on the 22nd. We see a pulse of south swell push in, but it’s still pretty rough. The morning of the 22nd has some size at 8ft at 10 seconds, but it’s coming from the southeast with a light cross-onshore wind. The energy is getting there, but it’s not clean. The afternoon bumps up a touch to 8ft, but the wind swings more onshore and it’s still lumpy. It’s a “maybe” session, not a “go” session.
The 23rd is a step back. The swell holds, but it’s messy with a fresh cross-shore wind and a lot of chop. This isn't the one.
Then we get to the real standout. The 24th and 25th. On Monday the 24th, the swell arrives proper—10ft at 15 seconds, which is a long period groundswell. The energy is strong (3616). The morning has a cross-off wind and it’s clean, but there’s a catch: it’s too big for Prainha do Farol. This spot isn’t handling that size, so unless you’re an absolute expert looking for a beatdown, you might want to sit this one out. But the 25th is where it all comes together. Tuesday the 25th, both morning and afternoon, we’ve got clean 7ft south swell with a 14-second period. The wind is glassy, the energy is solid (1579), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window. The swell direction (S) is right in the sweet spot for this joint, but be prepared: Prainha do Farol is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so when it’s on, it’s on. Because it’s exposed, it’s not going to be empty, so expect some crowd.
The 26th has some clean morning surf at 5ft with a 12-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze. It’s decent, but the afternoon jumps to 12ft with a shorter period, which is just too much and too shifty for this break.
The rest of the week fades out. The 27th has a small, clean morning but it’s not great, and the 28th is back to poor. The weekend of the 29th and 30th is a mixed bag—some size on Sunday the 30th, but it’s rough and onshore. Not worth getting excited about.
So, bottom line: save your energy for the 25th. That’s the gem in this rough patch. A week later, the 25th of August is your best bet. Things are looking flat for a while before that, but when this spot turns on, it’s worth the wait. The water temp on the 15th is 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so a wetsuit is your friend.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the 25th, and I’ll see you in the lineup.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 4 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
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601 | 229 | 141 | 108 | 74 | 33 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 152 | 64 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 366 | 542 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.53m | 2:43AM0.68m | 3:19PM0.53m | 3:22AM0.65m | 3:40PM0.53m | 4:02AM0.59m | 4:02PM0.52m | 4:47AM0.52m | 4:23PM0.50m | 5:43AM0.45m | 12:22PM0.46m | 11:47PM0.26m | 12:33PM0.52m | 11:19PM0.31m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.31m | 10:32AM0.13m | 10:08PM0.28m | 10:57AM0.23m | 9:03PM0.24m | 11:12AM0.32m | 9:19PM0.22m | 8:53AM0.36m | 9:48PM0.23m | 8:39AM0.39m | 2:11PM0.45m | 10:17PM0.26m | 10:43PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
338 | 229 | 141 | 108 | 74 | 33 | 19 | 20 | 493 | 481 | 324 | 212 | 165 | 152 | 64 | 33 | 164 | 101 | 76 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 14 | — | — | SE 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 15 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 122 | 27 | 14 | 32 | 18 | 5 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 14 | SW 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | ENE 8 | NE 6 | — | WSW 3 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
601 | 725 | 740 | 877 | 832 | 819 | 1052 | 682 | 711 | 736 | 5 | 8 | 6 | — | 242 | 337 | — | 4 | 366 | 542 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 96 | 269 | 118 | 128 | 26 | 170 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 338 | 31 | 6 | 32 | 0 |
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Information about the Prainha do Farol Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Prainha 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 Prainha do Farol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prainha 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 (Prainha 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 Prainha 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.
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