Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, S swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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+) | 6PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 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 shaking for this stretch of coast.
We’re starting off with a pretty flat and messy run, to be honest. The beginning of the outlook is a write-off, with nothing worth paddling out for on Saturday the 15th or Sunday the 16th, and the same goes right through to the middle of the following week. You’re looking at a solid dry spell until we get to Thursday the 20th, so don’t bother rushing to the beach.
Things finally try to flicker on Thursday the 20th afternoon at Prainha do Farol. It’s only running 2ft from the south, but the wind goes glassy. The combined wave energy is weak though, only 62 (low). It’s surfable, but ordinary at best.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 22nd of August. Prainha do Farol gets a solid 6ft south swell with absolutely glassy conditions first thing in the morning. The wind is calm, so it’s going to be clean and lined up. The combined energy is moderate at 773, and the period around 10 seconds means you’ll get some decent push. This is the best call in the whole run. But keep in mind, this break is inconsistent, so it’s a bit of a gamble, and it can get crowded sometimes. Get there early.
After that, the Sunday the 23rd sees a big jump—10ft south swell (combined energy 3192, strong), but it’s way too much for this spot. The wind is cross/cross-on, and the comment says it’s too big for the break. This one is only for kamikaze experts if you’re feeling silly, but I’d give it a wide berth. That said, Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th both clean up beautifully. On Monday morning, you’ve got 7ft south swell with a 12-second period, cross-off wind, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 1389, which is strong. That’s a proper groundswell, so look for it to line up nicely along the points and reefs if you can find one, rather than a beach break. Tuesday the 25th morning is similar, with 7ft south swell from the same direction, period stretching to 13 seconds, and gentle cross-off breeze. The energy is 1501. Again, it’s only for experienced surfers—that size is well past beginner level.
Later in the second week, Wednesday the 26th afternoon offers a nice little session with 4ft south swell going glassy and light wind. That one is a good, clean option for a more relaxed paddle. The energy is 582 (moderate). After that, the swell fades and the wind turns messy, so the real action is in that last week of August.
Overall, the standout is the glassy 6ft south swell early on Saturday the 22nd. For the bigger, cleaner groundswell days, aim for Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th mornings, but those are only for the experienced crew.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Fri night, strong winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | NE 6 | S 8 | S 7 |
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956 | 573 | 544 | 229 | 141 | 108 | 74 | 33 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 61 | 97 | 89 | 55 | 40 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | on |
High Tide | 2:05AM0.69m | 3:03PM0.53m | 2:43AM0.68m | 3:19PM0.53m | 3:22AM0.65m | 3:40PM0.53m | 4:02AM0.59m | 4:02PM0.52m | 4:47AM0.52m | 4:23PM0.50m | 5:43AM0.45m | 12:22PM0.46m | 11:47PM0.26m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:53AM0.36m | 9:48PM0.23m | 8:39AM0.39m | 2:11PM0.45m | 10:17PM0.26m | |||||
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
956 | 573 | 338 | 229 | 141 | 108 | 74 | 33 | 19 | 528 | 409 | 400 | 324 | 197 | 161 | 116 | 96 | 157 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | 15 | 13 | — | — | — | 20 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 61 | 97 | 60 | 55 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | NNE 2 | NE 6 | S 2 | SW 5 |
364 | 377 | 544 | 572 | 551 | 800 | 898 | 840 | 750 | 780 | 567 | 567 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 89 | 1 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 160 | 213 | 128 | 31 | 20 | 131 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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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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