
Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with 749 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SE 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prainha do Farol in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 21st Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | S 10 |
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4 | 10 | 15 | 99 | 151 | 320 | 298 | 280 | 277 | 226 | 287 | 134 | 62 | 190 | 134 | 74 | 69 | 168 | 92 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:38PM0.56m | 4:13AM0.53m | 3:14PM0.54m | 5:05AM0.49m | 3:56PM0.52m | 10:08AM0.51m | 4:51PM0.48m | 10:39AM0.55m | 6:12PM0.45m | 11:10AM0.58m | 9:56PM0.46m | 11:41AM0.60m | 11:03PM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42AM0.40m | 10:17PM0.11m | 8:07AM0.46m | 11:22PM0.14m | 7:28AM0.47m | 12:37PM0.43m | 00:36AM0.16m | 1:48PM0.42m | 1:48AM0.16m | 2:59PM0.38m | 2:58AM0.15m | 4:01PM0.33m | 4:03AM0.12m | 4:54PM0.27m | |||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
172 | 138 | 123 | 99 | 151 | 320 | 298 | 223 | 277 | 79 | 49 | 134 | 61 | 190 | 134 | 244 | 196 | 168 | 92 | 147 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 11 | SE 6 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | S 10 | SSE 18 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
4 | 10 | 15 | 120 | 2 | 44 | 268 | 280 | 114 | 40 | 113 | 29 | 62 | 7 | 2 | 74 | 69 | 39 | 21 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SSW 10 |
3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 43 | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | 16 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | NE 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 |
4 | 3 | — | — | 107 | — | — | — | — | 226 | 287 | 397 | 384 | 578 | 554 | — | — | — | 32 | 1 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 141 | 20 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 569 | 31 | 31 | 497 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
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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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