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
23.5° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 28th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 28th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
8
0.4
S
12
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.3
SSW
7
0.6
S
5
1.2
S
6
2
SSW
9
1.8
SSW
11
2.1
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
44
45
70
69
47
100
67
87
39
41
40
9
20
119
613
821
1835
1121
650
475
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
W
15
ENE
10
N
5
WNW
10
E
15
N
10
SW
15
SSE
5
W
20
N
25
N
10
W
10
WSW
15
ESE
10
SE
5
SSW
15
ENE
10
S
10
SW
10
SE
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
on
High Tide
10:51PM0.64m
10:51AM0.22m
11:41PM0.66m
11:17AM0.28m
00:21AM0.66m
11:32AM0.35m
00:51AM0.63m
7:58AM0.43m
1:10AM0.59m
10:55AM0.49m
1:06AM0.55m
11:34AM0.56m
00:32AM0.54m
12:11PM0.61m
Low Tide
8:31AM0.18m
1:33PM0.16m
9:07AM0.25m
2:58PM0.15m
9:45AM0.33m
4:11PM0.13m
5:36AM0.41m
5:09PM0.11m
5:55AM0.34m
5:56PM0.10m
6:22AM0.27m
6:37PM0.11m
6:51AM0.21m
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cloud
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5
12
2
2
6
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
22
21
20
21
22
22
22
20
19
19
18
19
20
23
25
23
24
25
24
23
24
22
23
19
20
23
23
21
21
20
18
19
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
SE
7
0.7
S
10
0.7
NE
5
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
NE
5
0.6
S
5
0.4
ENE
8
1.7
SSW
9
1.8
SSW
11
2.1
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
Energy kJ
16
44
43
40
69
44
100
27
87
11
41
40
23
20
23
474
821
1835
1121
650
475
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
S
12
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
S
10
0.5
NE
5
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
5
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
NE
6
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
S
17
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
51
29
26
69
28
37
36
67
12
39
8
13
12
5
20
19
202
39
51
50
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
NE
4
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
NE
5
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
E
8
0.1
SE
16
0.3
ENE
7
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
32
2
45
70
22
47
6
19
12
8
15
5
9
11
10
33
10
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.3
SSW
5
1.2
S
6
2
SSW
9
Energy kJ
18
1
2
22
42
15
22
5
119
613
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
31
0
0
43
0
0
10
0
45
556
55
86
31
10
0
31
0
0
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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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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