Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and let’s break down the local surf outlook for the Prainha do Farol stretch.

The first real window of decent surf comes in on Monday morning, the 27th of July. We’ve got a clean, glassy start with a 2ft south swell, long period at 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate at 234, and with that glassy wind, the waves should be tidy and well-shaped. It’s a beginner spot, but inconsistent, so don’t expect a set every minute. The south swell is bang on the optimum direction, so those lines will wrap in nicely. Crowds are sometimes a thing, so keep an eye out.

Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, looks like another little highlight. South swell bumps up to 3ft, still 11-second period, and glassy conditions again. The combined energy pushes up to 213. It’s the same story – clean, fun-sized waves, but the inconsistency means you’ll be waiting a bit between sets. Still, for a beginner-friendly break, it’s a decent morning.

After that, the forecast gets a bit patchy. The late part of the week and into the first weekend of August sees a lot of strong winds and junk conditions. There’s a big empty stretch from Friday the 31st of July right through to the end of the first week of August with really no good surf on offer – just messy, choppy, or blown-out stuff. The swell drops away to tiny or stays small, and the wind is a mess. It’s a dry spell.

Then, on the 7th of August, Friday morning, we get a little flicker of hope. A 4ft swell from the east-southeast, short period at 8 seconds, arrives with glassy wind. The combined energy is moderate at 306. The short period means it’s a bit weaker and more scattered, but with glassy conditions the waves will be rideable and clean. It’s the only real standout in the second week, but it’s a fair way out – the 7th of August is over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in.

The 11th of August, Tuesday morning, is the one that might get the heart racing. A 6ft south-southwest swell, 10-second period, with clean, cross-off wind. The combined energy jumps to 622 – that’s strong energy. The swell is getting up there, so it’s more for the experienced crew; 6ft at this break can be a handful for beginners. The south-southwest direction is a good match for the optimum south swell, and with clean conditions, it should be the best session of the whole outlook. Just remember, it’s two weeks out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Overall, the best surf on offer is the 11th of August morning, with Wednesday the 29th of July as a solid, smaller option. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly quiet, windy, or rough.

Rusty.

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