
Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,722 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
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 headed our way to Prainha do Farol over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Monday afternoon is a no-go with a messy, cross-shore 15 mph wind chopping up a tiny 1ft south swell. You’d be wasting your time. It’s not until Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, that we get our first real sniff of something decent. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and that south swell jumps to 4ft with a nice long 12-second period. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 68°, so it’s comfortable. The energy is moderate (417), and it’s going to be clean. That’s the pick of the early run, but it’s a small window.
The long period groundswell will be offering up proper lines, but at a beach break like Prainha do Farol, a 12-second period can make it a bit straight and tricky. Still, for a Tuesday morning, it’s worth a look if you’re keen.
We then hit a dry spell. Wednesday through Friday morning are all pretty ordinary. Small swell, iffy winds, or just plain poor conditions. The surf is small and weak, with energy dipping below 100 during parts of Thursday. Friday afternoon actually brings a bump in size to 6ft, but it’s a short-period 7-second windswell from the SSW with a strong onshore wind, just a choppy mess. Not for surfing.
Now, hold onto your board. The real standout is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning is still a bit messy with a cross-shore wind and a 7ft south swell, but the afternoon is absolute magic. The wind shifts to a light offshore, cleaning up a solid 6ft south swell with a 14-second period. The energy is massive (1371), and the “excellent” call is for the experienced crew. This is a proper groundswell, so the wave quality will be there, but at this size, it’s in the expert zone. The long period means long waits between sets, but the paddling will be easier. It’s a session for the confident surfer, and crowds are possible here, so get out early.
The good run continues into Tuesday the 11th of August. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind goes completely glassy, dead calm, with a 7ft south swell at 11 seconds. The wave energy is very strong (1004), and it’s another “excellent” call. That’s a solid pick for the experienced surfer, but the shorter period (11 seconds) compared to Saturday means the waves might be a touch more manageable and less straight. This is a serious contender for the best of the run.
The following week has a few more promising moments. The 14th of August, a Friday, sees a glassy morning with a 8ft south swell (11 seconds) and very strong energy (1317). That’s a big, clean swell, but again, it’s strictly for the experts. The crowd factor is there, so keep that in mind.
Later in the run, around the 17th and 18th, we see some size (8ft to 8ft) but the wind is either fresh or the swell period is short, making it a bit lumpy or onshore. Nothing that pulls ahead of the earlier standouts.
So to wrap it up, the two clear winners on the calendar are the Saturday afternoon, August 8th, and the Tuesday afternoon, August 11th. Both offer clean, punchy south swells in the 6ft to 7ft range with offshore or glassy wind. The Saturday has the longer period for more energy, the Tuesday has the glass. Both are for the experienced paddler. Don’t sleep on the Tuesday morning, August 4th, either, if you want a smaller, cleaner session.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 233 | 387 | 369 | 238 | 133 | 131 | 88 | 62 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 277 | 586 | 1712 | 1371 | 1411 | 623 | 933 | 880 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:33PM0.53m | 4:28AM0.59m | 5:03PM0.48m | 9:34PM0.36m | 5:19AM0.53m | 5:33PM0.42m | 11:04PM0.36m | 6:33AM0.46m | 6:02PM0.36m | 12:22PM0.61m | 00:39AM0.37m | 1:13PM0.70m | 1:08AM0.37m | 2:00PM0.75m | 1:15AM0.39m | |||||
Low Tide | 11:59PM0.29m | 12:37PM0.20m | 8:58PM0.36m | 1:56PM0.28m | 8:50PM0.33m | 8:25AM0.45m | 3:42PM0.33m | 9:04PM0.30m | 3:34AM0.24m | 9:16PM0.29m | 4:52AM0.17m | 7:14PM0.29m | 5:55AM0.08m | 7:39PM0.29m | ||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | S 12 |
13 | 233 | 387 | 369 | 238 | 133 | 66 | 62 | 84 | 113 | 18 | 123 | 149 | 586 | 1712 | 1371 | 1411 | 623 | 45 | 880 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
55 | 31 | 93 | 73 | 85 | 60 | 131 | 88 | 62 | 30 | 23 | 17 | — | 98 | 144 | — | 123 | 61 | 59 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | S 5 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | S 17 | — | — | — | E 15 | — | E 13 |
13 | 1 | 30 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | 210 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | — | NE 4 | ENE 8 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 12 | — |
146 | 112 | 86 | 91 | — | — | — | 76 | — | — | 173 | 17 | 277 | — | 19 | 241 | 90 | 115 | 933 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
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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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