Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Prainha do Farol. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next sixteen days, so let’s cut through the noise.

The first solid window of surf kicks off on Saturday, August 8th, but it’s not going to be pretty. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the south with a 13-second period, but the wind is a messy cross-off from the NNE at 15 mph. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wave energy is pumping at 1848 (moderate to strong), but the conditions are just marginal. It’s a beginner spot, and it’s inconsistent, so honestly, this one is for the die-hards only.

Sunday and Monday are more of the same story – plenty of swell in the 7ft to 8ft range, but the wind is cross or cross-on, and the period drops to 8 or 11 seconds. The energy is still there (1076 to 1392), but with that choppy, onshore vibe, it’s not worth paddling out for a good time. The crowds here can show up sometimes, but with conditions like this, you’ll probably have it to yourself.

Now, the standout window. Tuesday, August 11th through Thursday, August 13th is where it’s at. The swell drops to a clean 7ft to 7ft, still from the south, with a nice 12 to 14-second groundswell period. The wind goes light offshore or cross-off – Tuesday morning we’re talking a 3 mph westerly, glassy conditions. The wave energy is still strong (1189 to 1663), and the forecast calls for excellent surf. This is the best on offer, full stop. That 7ft to 7ft swell is solid, but it’s right on the edge of being too much for beginners. For the experienced crew, it’s going to be clean, lined-up, and worth the paddle. Crowds are possible, but with that wind, it’s a gamble worth taking.

After Thursday, it falls apart. Friday, August 14th brings onshore junk and a messy 7ft south swell. Then the weekend of the 15th and 16th is a write-off – strong onshore winds, dropping swell, and energy levels crashing from 1022 down to 87. Not worth a look.

There’s a long gap from the 14th to the 18th with no good calls. Then, on Tuesday, August 18th, we get a little blip: a 7ft, 7-second windswell from the SSW with glassy conditions in the afternoon. The energy is low (363), but it’s clean. It’s a small window, and with that short period, it’ll be a bit messy, but it’s surfable.

The rest of the month looks like a slow fade. Small swells, onshore winds, and energy levels dropping into the double digits. The best of the second week is that Tuesday, August 18th afternoon, but it’s a long shot.

If you’re a kite surfer, the weekend of the 15th and 16th with those strong cross-shore winds and 7ft to 8ft swell might be more your speed than a paddle surfer’s.

In short: The clear standout is Tuesday, August 11th through Thursday, August 13th. That’s your window. Clean, 7ft to 7ft south swell, light offshore winds, and solid energy. Get on it.

Rusty.

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