
Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 3,436 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prainha do Farol in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for this spot. We’ve only got Prainha do Farol to look at. It’s a beginner break, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a constant flow. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.
There’s a gap at the start with no real surf. Thursday the 6th has tiny, weak waves, around 1ft to 2ft from the SSE, but the energy is weak (79) and the wind is no good. Wait it out.
Friday the 7th is a total washout with strong onshore winds and lumpy, messy 7ft to 7ft SSW swell. That’s just poor.
The first real look is Saturday the 8th. We’ve got a solid 7ft to 8ft S swell with a long 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (1971). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. For a beach break, that long period might make it a bit straight, but with the wind cleaning it up, it’s the best on offer for the first week. It’s a bit much for beginners at that size.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th see the size drop, but the wind turns onshore, making it choppy. Marginal.
The real standout is Wednesday the 12th. The morning session is looking prime. You’ve got 7ft of S swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1455). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the west. That’s glassy, clean conditions. This is a proper session for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible, but it’s worth it.
After that, we get a few days of smaller, cleaner waves from Thursday the 13th to Saturday the 15th, with the swell dropping from 5ft to 4ft. The wind is light to moderate and cross-off, so it’s clean but the energy drops. Not the same as Wednesday.
Then we hit a rough patch. Sunday the 16th is small and poor, and Monday the 17th is a total mess. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SE, but with howling 30-35 km/h onshore winds, it’s a massive, lumpy, cross-shore disaster. The file says it’s too big for this break, and honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The energy is very strong (2119), but it’s not for us.
The final few days, from Tuesday the 18th to Thursday the 20th, offer a little window. The best of that last bit is Thursday the 20th morning. The swell is only 4ft from the SSE, but the period is a nice 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is moderate (653). It’s small, but it’ll be perfect clean fun for a beginner or a longboarder.
So, the one true standout is Wednesday the 12th morning. That’s your call. The second-best is Saturday the 8th morning for the bigger, clean swell, if you’re experienced. Everything else is a pick-and-choose for small, clean conditions.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
88 | 62 | 30 | 28 | 302 | 547 | 3436 | 1971 | 1604 | 1607 | 717 | 805 | 1232 | 988 | 584 | 1595 | 1575 | 783 | 1167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:04PM0.36m | 6:33AM0.46m | 6:02PM0.36m | 12:22PM0.61m | 00:39AM0.37m | 1:13PM0.70m | 1:08AM0.37m | 2:00PM0.75m | 1:15AM0.39m | 2:44PM0.76m | 00:13AM0.44m | 3:26PM0.74m | 00:25AM0.52m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM0.28m | 8:25AM0.45m | 3:42PM0.33m | 9:04PM0.30m | 3:34AM0.24m | 9:16PM0.29m | 4:52AM0.17m | 7:14PM0.29m | 5:55AM0.08m | 7:39PM0.29m | 6:47AM0.00m | 8:06PM0.30m | 7:32AM-0.06m | 8:32PM0.33m | |||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 |
47 | 35 | 64 | 98 | 98 | 56 | 3436 | 1971 | 1604 | 109 | 472 | 23 | 1232 | 988 | 282 | 1595 | 1575 | 783 | 1167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | NE 8 |
88 | 62 | 30 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 54 | — | — | — | 39 | — | 24 | 23 | 47 | 48 | 26 | 334 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 |
9 | 17 | 18 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 23 | — | — | — | 16 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 2 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 6 | S 12 | SSW 8 | S 9 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 302 | 547 | — | 135 | 214 | 1607 | 717 | 805 | — | — | 584 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 32 | 327 | 16 | 86 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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