Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Prainha do Farol.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a real mixed bag here. The water’s sitting at 66° and that’s bang on normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The pattern starts with a bit of a pulse of Southern Ocean groundswell, but it’s not all smooth sailing.
Wednesday the 12th of August, we’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s packing some serious energy (1251). The morning is a bit messy with a cross-off wind from the NNE at 16 mph, but the afternoon cleans up beautifully with the wind dropping to 6 mph from the NNW. That’s the pick of the opening day – clean, 7ft, and for experienced surfers only. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.
Thursday the 13th is the real standout of the first week. The morning session has a 7ft south swell, 14-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy is cranking (1841). This is top-shelf stuff for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The afternoon goes to shit though – onshore wind and rain, so don’t bother.
From Friday the 14th right through to the morning of Thursday the 20th, it’s a long, dry spell. The swell drops off, or the wind is just plain ugly. We’re talking cross-on slop, lumpy chop, and tiny waves. There’s a window on Thursday the 20th morning where it gets glassy and a 4ft easterly swell arrives, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is weak (309). It’s a rest day, not a hero day.
Then we get another patch of rough, windy conditions until the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. That morning, the forecast calls for a massive 10ft south swell with a 12-second period and a glassy, cross-off wind from the WSW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is absolutely staggering (3955). This is a monster. But – and this is a big one – it’s too big for this break. The report says it’s too big. This is expert-only, and even then, it’s going to be a wash-through. The afternoon of the 23rd drops to 8ft but the wind goes cross-on, ruining it.
Into the final week, Monday the 24th of August gives us a cleaner 7ft south swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 16 mph. It’s clean, but it’s not the standout. Tuesday the 25th has a 7ft south swell in the morning, but the afternoon brings an 12ft monster that’s again too big.
The last proper highlight is Wednesday the 26th of August morning. A 5ft south swell, 12-second period, clean cross-off wind from the SW at 9 mph, and moderate energy (1086). It’s excellent for experienced surfers.
If you’re looking for the best on offer, Thursday the 13th of August morning is your golden ticket. Clean, solid, powerful swell. For a late shout, the morning of Wednesday the 26th is a solid, clean option. The 23rd is a beast, but it’s a beast that’s probably too angry for this spot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | E 7 | E 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1271 | 1160 | 1213 | 1841 | 1849 | 1652 | 1173 | 1514 | 841 | 602 | 581 | 141 | 106 | 78 | 52 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 74 | 102 | 518 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 4:02PM0.68m | 00:55AM0.59m | 3:59PM0.59m | 1:29AM0.66m | 2:58PM0.54m | 2:05AM0.69m | 3:03PM0.53m | 2:43AM0.68m | 3:19PM0.53m | 3:22AM0.65m | 3:40PM0.53m | 4:02AM0.59m | 4:02PM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.35m | 8:52AM-0.07m | 9:20PM0.35m | 9:28AM-0.03m | 9:41PM0.34m | 10:02AM0.04m | 9:59PM0.31m | 10:32AM0.13m | 10:08PM0.28m | 10:57AM0.23m | 9:03PM0.24m | 11:12AM0.32m | 9:19PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
1271 | 1160 | 1213 | 1841 | 1849 | 1652 | 1173 | 1514 | 841 | 426 | 284 | 141 | 106 | 78 | 52 | 34 | 21 | 484 | 368 | 308 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | — | — |
75 | 17 | 56 | 24 | 15 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 17 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 8 |
20 | 27 | 107 | — | — | 205 | 359 | 345 | 539 | 602 | 581 | 585 | 672 | 904 | 808 | 748 | 809 | 10 | 74 | 102 | 518 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 31 | 43 | 43 | 54 | 20 | 31 | 31 | 96 | 31 | 54 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 31 |
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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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