Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Prainha do Farol.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real mixed bag here. The water’s sitting at 66° and that’s bang on normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The pattern starts with a bit of a pulse of Southern Ocean groundswell, but it’s not all smooth sailing.

Wednesday the 12th of August, we’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s packing some serious energy (1251). The morning is a bit messy with a cross-off wind from the NNE at 16 mph, but the afternoon cleans up beautifully with the wind dropping to 6 mph from the NNW. That’s the pick of the opening day – clean, 7ft, and for experienced surfers only. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Thursday the 13th is the real standout of the first week. The morning session has a 7ft south swell, 14-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy is cranking (1841). This is top-shelf stuff for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The afternoon goes to shit though – onshore wind and rain, so don’t bother.

From Friday the 14th right through to the morning of Thursday the 20th, it’s a long, dry spell. The swell drops off, or the wind is just plain ugly. We’re talking cross-on slop, lumpy chop, and tiny waves. There’s a window on Thursday the 20th morning where it gets glassy and a 4ft easterly swell arrives, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is weak (309). It’s a rest day, not a hero day.

Then we get another patch of rough, windy conditions until the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. That morning, the forecast calls for a massive 10ft south swell with a 12-second period and a glassy, cross-off wind from the WSW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is absolutely staggering (3955). This is a monster. But – and this is a big one – it’s too big for this break. The report says it’s too big. This is expert-only, and even then, it’s going to be a wash-through. The afternoon of the 23rd drops to 8ft but the wind goes cross-on, ruining it.

Into the final week, Monday the 24th of August gives us a cleaner 7ft south swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 16 mph. It’s clean, but it’s not the standout. Tuesday the 25th has a 7ft south swell in the morning, but the afternoon brings an 12ft monster that’s again too big.

The last proper highlight is Wednesday the 26th of August morning. A 5ft south swell, 12-second period, clean cross-off wind from the SW at 9 mph, and moderate energy (1086). It’s excellent for experienced surfers.

If you’re looking for the best on offer, Thursday the 13th of August morning is your golden ticket. Clean, solid, powerful swell. For a late shout, the morning of Wednesday the 26th is a solid, clean option. The 23rd is a beast, but it’s a beast that’s probably too angry for this spot.

Rusty.

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