Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,909 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, taking a look at the surf on offer.
So, the outlook for the region is a bit of a slow burn, with the best waves coming mid-week. The water’s sitting at 67°, which feels a touch warmer than it should be for this time of year. The main break to keep your eyes on is Prainha do Farol. It's an exposed spot that picks up south swell, but it's an inconsistent break, so you've got to pick your windows.
We’re going to have to sit through Sunday and Monday. The wind is howling from the SSW, whipping up a messy cross-chop on a 8ft swell. The combined energy is high, reaching 1214 on Sunday morning, but it's not a pretty picture. Not worth getting wet for.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Tuesday, 11th of August. The wind swings light, going cross-off in the morning and turning glassy by the afternoon. The swell drops a touch to 8ft, but it’s from the south with a nice long 12-second period. The combined energy is still pumping at 1572. This is *the* standout window. Clean conditions at an inconsistent spot like this is a treat. Be aware, the swell is solid, pushing over 7ft, so this is one for the experienced crew only.
Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th keep the good vibes rolling. Wednesday morning sees cleaner 5ft waves, and Thursday morning brings a 7ft south swell with a very long 14-second period. The energy is up there at 1572 again. The longer period might make the waves a bit straight at the beach, but the clean conditions will make up for it.
Friday the 14th is another glassy morning, with a 5ft swell from the south. That's a solid option right there.
Things start to fade from the 15th. The size drops and the wind gets messy. There’s a little bump around Sunday the 16th with clean 7ft waves from the ESE, but it’s a short-period swell, so not as punchy.
From the afternoon of the 17th through until the 24th of August, it’s a long, flat spell with combined energy dropping well below 100 most days. Not a lot to get excited about. There’s a tiny glimmer on Thursday the 20th with a clean 6ft SSW swell, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’ll be weak and crumbly.
So, in short, if you can get out on Tuesday the 11th, any of the morning sessions from Wednesday the 12th to Friday the 14th, or Sunday the 16th, that’s your best bet. After that, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 730 | 1271 | 1420 | 1355 | 1638 | 1909 | 1572 | 1496 | 1544 | 745 | 1136 | 895 | 1572 | 1401 | 1218 | 1014 | 986 | 647 | 433 | 460 | 564 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:00PM0.75m | 1:15AM0.39m | 2:44PM0.76m | 00:13AM0.44m | 3:26PM0.74m | 00:25AM0.52m | 4:02PM0.68m | 00:55AM0.59m | 3:59PM0.59m | 1:29AM0.66m | 2:58PM0.54m | 2:05AM0.69m | 3:03PM0.53m | 2:43AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:39PM0.29m | 6:47AM0.00m | 8:06PM0.30m | 7:32AM-0.06m | 8:32PM0.33m | 8:14AM-0.08m | 8:57PM0.35m | 8:52AM-0.07m | 9:20PM0.35m | 9:28AM-0.03m | 9:41PM0.34m | 10:02AM0.04m | 9:59PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 480 | 1271 | 1420 | 22 | 24 | 1909 | 1572 | 1496 | 1544 | 745 | 1136 | 895 | 1572 | 1401 | 1218 | 1014 | 986 | 647 | 421 | 460 | 564 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 33 | 22 | 33 | 23 | — | 41 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 529 | 5 | — | 98 | 52 | 30 | 216 | 173 | 191 | 433 | 284 | 182 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 21 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 730 | — | — | 1355 | 1638 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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