Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 (Jul 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Prainha do Farol over the next two weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so we gotta pick our moments.
The standout session is looking like Tuesday the 4th of August in the morning. We've got a clean 4ft south swell, coming in with a nice 11-second period. The wind is light and offshore, so it'll be glassy with a bit of texture. The combined energy (326) is solid, and it'll be well-shaped for a beginner spot like this. Prainha do Farol is exposed to the south swell, and the direction is spot on for what this break likes. It's a beginner-friendly wave, so this is the time to get out there.
The other one to keep an eye on is Thursday the 13th of August in the morning. That's a bit further out, but the signs are promising. The swell jumps to 4ft from the south, with a 12-second period, and the wind is clean and offshore. The combined energy is a hefty 636, so there's some real grunt in the water. For a spot that's inconsistent, this is a notable pulse. It's still manageable for intermediates, but the bigger energy means it'll have more push.
The rest of the outlook is pretty ordinary. The first few days of the forecast are a write-off with poor conditions. We get a little window of glassy, clean 2ft surf on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July, but it's weak and ordinary. That's about as good as it gets until the 4th of August.
From the 5th through to the 10th of August, it's mostly weak, choppy, or cross-shore. The morning of Monday the 10th of August has a 6ft south swell, which is a bit too big for beginners, but with clean cross-off winds, it'll be a fun, punchy wave for more experienced surfers. The period is short at 7 seconds, though, so it won't be the most organised.
The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is pretty average for the time of year here. Not too cold, not too warm.
After the 13th, the forecast drops off again. The gap between the 13th and the end of the window is quiet, with small, weak swell and onshore winds. So, if you're looking to paddle out, mark your calendar for the 4th of August morning, and keep an eye on the 13th.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 4 | S 10 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 192 | 138 | 111 | 80 | 106 | 121 | 229 | 214 | 82 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 68 | 167 | 347 | 298 | 235 | 174 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:44PM0.65m | 1:31AM0.62m | 3:02PM0.64m | 2:01AM0.66m | 3:20PM0.62m | 2:33AM0.67m | 3:41PM0.60m | 3:07AM0.67m | 4:06PM0.57m | 3:45AM0.64m | 4:33PM0.53m | 4:28AM0.59m | 5:03PM0.48m | 9:34PM0.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM0.28m | 8:53AM-0.04m | 9:20PM0.28m | 9:29AM-0.03m | 9:52PM0.28m | 10:07AM-0.01m | 10:29PM0.28m | 10:49AM0.04m | 11:10PM0.28m | 11:37AM0.11m | 11:59PM0.29m | 12:37PM0.20m | 8:58PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 192 | 138 | 111 | 80 | 106 | 89 | 229 | 214 | 82 | 33 | 18 | 242 | 146 | 114 | 105 | 150 | 167 | 347 | 298 | 235 | 174 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 15 | S 13 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 3 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 42 | 38 | 29 | 17 | 42 | 121 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 68 | 13 | 85 | 77 | 84 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 4 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | S 10 | SW 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | — | — | 30 | 83 | 106 | 326 | 374 | 357 | 522 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 226 | 205 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 497 | 177 | 177 | 338 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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