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
20.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Prainha do Farol in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
4
!
4
2
3
!
!
0
3
4
2
4
4
1
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)
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
1.4
S
10
2.2
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
8
2.5
S
17
3
S
15
2.2
S
14
1.7
S
13
2.2
S
14
3
S
16
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.4
S
13
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
1.8
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
308
242
156
363
351
572
427
4133
3523
1811
928
1914
4764
3911
3050
2275
1971
1739
1617
1233
956
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
WSW
20
SSW
25
S
40
SW
30
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
W
10
SE
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
ENE
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
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
10:24PM0.62m
3:20AM0.56m
11:15PM0.60m
4:14AM0.54m
Low Tide
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
12:04PM0.09m
1:31AM0.54m
1:09PM0.13m
2:26AM0.52m
2:15PM0.16m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
2
23
8
3
3
Temp °C
19
20
20
18
15
14
14
15
16
15
16
16
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
18
20
19
19
18
8
9
10
12
13
14
14
13
12
11
11
12
13
14
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.5
ESE
6
1.7
S
8
2.5
S
17
3
S
15
2.2
S
14
1.7
S
13
2.2
S
14
3
S
16
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.4
S
13
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
1.8
S
12
Energy kJ
308
242
156
20
62
19
329
4133
3523
1811
928
1914
4764
3911
3050
2275
1971
1739
1617
1233
956
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
E
4
0.3
E
4
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
S
13
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
E
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
4
Energy kJ
2
4
4
5
54
31
10
9
11
10
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
4
5
5
6
5
20
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
1.4
S
10
2.2
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
8
2.2
S
13
3
S
14
Energy kJ
1
363
351
572
427
1584
3755
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
16
32
45
45
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32
0
0
31
0
0
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
5
4
4
3
4
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
5
4
4
5
4
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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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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