Prainha do Farol surf break

Prainha do Farol surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

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Prainha do Farol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Prainha do Farol sea temperature is
21.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 15th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
!
!
4
3
0
0
!
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
12
2
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
1.5
SSW
5
2.4
SSW
8
3
SSW
8
2.3
S
8
3
S
17
3
S
16
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
2.3
S
13
3.5
S
14
3
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1333
1151
695
489
434
416
365
311
200
156
117
644
1156
675
4554
4161
1918
1077
1755
4207
3032
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
NNE
5
NNW
20
ENE
20
NNE
5
WNW
15
S
25
SW
30
SW
35
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
S
5
WNW
15
WSW
25
SSW
35
SW
20
W
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:15AM0.53m
1:25PM0.66m
1:06AM0.47m
2:05PM0.67m
1:08AM0.45m
2:45PM0.66m
1:20AM0.45m
3:24PM0.61m
6:29PM0.62m
4:02PM0.55m
8:06PM0.62m
4:45PM0.48m
9:21PM0.63m
Low Tide
7:23PM0.08m
7:28AM0.13m
8:17PM0.14m
8:06AM0.09m
9:11PM0.21m
8:45AM0.06m
10:04PM0.31m
9:26AM0.05m
4:43PM0.61m
10:57PM0.40m
10:12AM0.05m
4:51PM0.55m
11:48PM0.47m
11:05AM0.07m
5:14PM0.48m
00:39AM0.52m
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:32
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
1
2
5
2
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
18
19
20
19
21
20
18
17
16
15
15
16
15
16
18
15
13
17
18
18
17
18
19
19
17
22
20
17
13
11
10
12
13
14
12
12
6
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
12
2
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.5
E
6
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.8
S
15
3
S
17
3
S
16
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
2.1
S
13
0.2
ENE
7
3
S
13
Energy kJ
1333
1151
695
489
434
416
365
311
200
156
15
62
82
275
4554
4161
1918
1077
1465
5
3032
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.2
S
16
0.3
E
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.8
S
15
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
16
15
14
7
6
6
4
4
42
43
20
6
4
275
39
22
15
11
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
S
16
0.1
SE
14
0.6
SE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
18
7
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
3
21
7
39
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.4
SW
2
1.5
SSW
5
2.4
SSW
8
3
SSW
8
2.3
S
8
2.5
S
13
2.3
S
13
3.5
S
14
Energy kJ
5
25
1
117
644
1156
675
2287
1755
4207
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
4
3
3
4
5
4
Distance (km)
31
0
0
0
0
0
31
20
0
0
10
45
45
10
0
32
0
0
32
47
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
7
4
5
5
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul? If you are looking for accommodation near Prainha do Farol, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Santa Catarina - Sul, consider staying in Laguna which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Santa Catarina - Sul where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tubarao which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Imbituba, Icara and Braco do Norte.

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