Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, for the next 16 days, this region is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re not seeing any real standouts that’ll have you calling in sick, but there are a few windows where it gets interesting. The best of the early action is going to be Saturday morning, July 25th, at Prainha do Farol. It’s an exposed spot, and it’s the first time we’ve got some rideable swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to hunt for the thickest wetsuit just yet.

Let’s start with that Saturday morning. Prainha do Farol is looking at a 5 ft swell from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, so it’ll be a bit on the bouncy side, but the wind is glassy – from the NNW at 3 mph. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is moderate at 347. Keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent and can be crowded sometimes, so be prepared for company. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but this size is fine for a wider range.

The afternoon of the 25th turns a bit onshore and the swell drops to 3 ft, so that’s your best window for the day.

Moving into the next few days, we have a real gap. From Sunday, July 26th, through to the end of the month, the surf is pretty ordinary. The swell is small, and the winds are mostly cross-shore or onshore. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, with glassy conditions and a tiny 2 ft swell, but it’s hardly worth a paddle. The combined energy is a weak 103. This is a long stretch of quiet water.

Then, we get a pulse of energy around the first week of August. On Monday, August 3rd, the swell jumps up to 8 ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds. This is a big one, with a very strong combined energy of 1451. However, the wind is light and cross-shore, which is better than a full onshore, but it’s still not clean. The size pushes it well into expert-only territory. For most of us, it’s going to be a messy, powerful beast. The following days, August 4th and 5th, keep seeing 8 ft to 10 ft swells, but the wind gets nasty, especially on the 5th afternoon with a 25 mph NE wind. The setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

By Friday, August 7th, it all drops away to nothing again. The swell is gone, and the energy is a pathetic 12. We’re looking at flatness for the rest of the forecast period.

So, the best on offer is that Saturday morning, July 25th, at Prainha do Farol. It’s the only time the conditions really align. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy. A bit of a frustrating run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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