Prainha do Farol surf break

Prainha do Farol surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

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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
21.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Prainha do Farol in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 21st May)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
3
0
1
!
3
3
0
!
!
!
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
1.2
S
10
2.2
S
8
1.5
S
7
2
SSE
7
1
S
14
2.1
S
13
3
S
16
2
S
14
2
S
13
1.8
S
13
3.5
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
434
416
416
305
200
284
534
193
403
394
1452
4259
1541
1288
1155
5372
3966
3148
2430
1793
1568
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
W
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
WSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SW
15
W
20
SSE
25
SW
30
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
W
10
W
10
E
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
1:06AM0.47m
2:05PM0.67m
1:08AM0.45m
2:45PM0.66m
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
Low Tide
8:06AM0.09m
9:11PM0.21m
8:45AM0.06m
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
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
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5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
10
7
8
30
5
Temp °C
17
19
19
19
19
19
18
16
16
17
15
16
16
15
16
15
14
14
14
14
16
18
20
18
19
18
17
17
14
15
15
10
11
12
10
10
8
10
10
12
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
6
1.5
S
7
1.2
S
9
1
S
14
1.6
SSE
17
3
S
16
2
S
14
2
S
13
1.8
S
13
3.5
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
Energy kJ
434
416
416
305
200
9
11
193
215
394
1431
3746
1541
1288
1155
4981
3966
3148
2430
1793
1568
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.5
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.3
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.9
SE
6
0.2
SSE
21
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
1.2
S
7
0.3
E
7
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
6
6
4
10
14
6
18
78
64
45
39
12
130
9
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.1
E
11
0.3
E
6
Energy kJ
7
7
7
4
1
6
20
62
53
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
1.2
S
10
2.2
S
8
1.1
SSW
7
2
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
2.1
S
13
3
S
16
1.6
S
8
3.5
S
14
Energy kJ
3
14
284
534
107
403
358
1452
4259
324
5372
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
31
0
0
32
0
32
0
0
49
135
0
0
32
0
0
32
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
4
1
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul? If you are looking for accommodation near Prainha do Farol, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Santa Catarina - Sul, consider staying in Laguna which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Santa Catarina - Sul where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tubarao which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Imbituba, Icara and Braco do Norte.

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