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Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Prainha do Farol surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.8° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 20th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 10 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSE 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | |
90 | 163 | 271 | 396 | 1216 | 2775 | 1429 | 900 | 1755 | 3028 | 4494 | 4494 | 3613 | 2737 | 2299 | 1783 | 1454 | 814 | 615 | 396 | 410 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 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 | 11:53PM0.56m | 5:31AM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:20AM0.47m | 3:21PM0.18m | ||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 |
16 | 7 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | SE 6 | S 12 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 17 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
 kJ | 90 | 62 | 31 | 48 | 1191 | 2775 | 1429 | 900 | 1755 | 1000 | 4494 | — | 3613 | 2737 | 2299 | 1783 | 1454 | 814 | 615 | 396 | 410 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SE 11 | S 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 5 | 54 | 74 | 1216 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | S 16 | SSE 21 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | 20 | 85 | 19 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 14 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 32 | 163 | 271 | 396 | — | — | — | — | 1229 | 3028 | — | 4494 | — | — | — | — | 85 | 141 | 146 | 119 | 137 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 31 |
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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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