Prainha do Farol Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.81° W

Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Prainha do Farol sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.8° 

Prainha do Farol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,214 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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 on the menu for Prainha do Farol over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water temp is sitting right around 64°F – that’s basically normal for this time of year, so no need to think about a thicker suit. Now, the bad news: the next few days are pretty grim. We’ve got a dry spell on the surf front until we hit a standout window.

The first real glimpse of hope comes on Wednesday morning, September 9th. It’s not big, with a clean 3ft swell from the S, but the real kicker is the wind – dead glassy. Zero wind. That’s the kind of morning where you can get a few smooth ones if you’re patient. The energy is moderate (276), and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s some shape there. The crowd will pop up "sometimes," but for a beginner spot that’s "inconsistent," a glassy morning like this is a treat.

Things get a bit more interesting on Thursday, September 10th. The swell bumps up to 3ft to 4ft from the S with a longer 12 to 14-second period, which gives the waves more push. The energy jumps up to a strong 612 on the afternoon. The wind is light cross-shore though, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s surfable. The direction is S, which is spot-on for this break.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, circle September 16th, Wednesday morning. That’s the real prize. The swell is 5ft from the S, with a very long period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy (1090). The wind is light cross-offshore, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is excellent surf for those who know what they’re doing. The period is long, so expect longer lulls between sets, but the shape at this point break will be worth the wait.

The following day, Thursday, September 17th morning, is also a good call. You’ve got 5ft from the S, 11-second period, light cross-off wind, and clean conditions. Energy is still solid (689). It’s a worthy follow-up to the Wednesday session.

A fair warning: on September 12th, the swell absolutely detonates to 10ft with a short period. That’s too big for this spot and the energy is massive (2143). That’s not for paddling – that’s for watching from the beach or rigging a kite if you’re into that.

Beyond that, later in the second week, there’s a small window on September 23rd, Wednesday morning, with a clean 3ft S swell and 11-second period, light offshore wind. Good energy (357) for the size. It’s a promising but less certain long-range call.

Bottom line: the best bet is Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big for this break.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Tue
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Saturday
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SSE
10
0.8
SSE
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0.9
S
10
0.8
S
12
1.1
S
12
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S
12
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12
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0.6
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SSW
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10
2.3
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
9
1.5
S
10
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ESE
8
2
E
7
1
S
10
2.3
E
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
121
164
171
336
285
581
306
132
87
526
2140
1943
1004
495
461
483
366
188
669
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
5
NW
0
WNW
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
SW
15
NE
30
NNE
55
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
15
E
25
ENE
35
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25
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10
WSW
Wind State
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cross
cross
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High Tide
00:01AM0.50m
2:46PM0.68m
00:17AM0.58m
2:42PM0.61m
00:47AM0.65m
2:04PM0.57m
1:21AM0.69m
2:04PM0.56m
1:56AM0.70m
2:18PM0.56m
2:32AM0.68m
2:37PM0.57m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.32m
7:12AM-0.05m
7:51PM0.31m
7:50AM-0.06m
8:14PM0.29m
8:26AM-0.02m
8:37PM0.26m
8:59AM0.04m
8:57PM0.23m
9:29AM0.12m
9:12PM0.19m
9:55AM0.21m
9:16PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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12
17
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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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