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
23.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Prainha do Farol in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 3rd May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
0
!
3
!
!
!
4
4
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.6
E
11
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
1.4
SSW
4
3
S
9
2.5
S
11
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
15
2.4
S
14
2.1
S
15
1.9
S
13
1.8
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1629
915
675
457
294
192
118
85
110
176
168
73
1187
1667
3574
3192
3985
2346
1881
1303
1121
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
W
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
NE
25
NE
30
NE
5
WNW
10
NNW
30
SSW
30
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
25
NNE
20
N
5
N
10
NNW
0
NW
15
ENE
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
00:32AM0.54m
12:11PM0.61m
00:30AM0.55m
12:47PM0.64m
00:46AM0.56m
1:23PM0.65m
1:07AM0.56m
1:58PM0.65m
1:30AM0.56m
2:32PM0.64m
1:55AM0.56m
3:08PM0.61m
2:23AM0.55m
3:46PM0.58m
Low Tide
6:51AM0.21m
7:16PM0.13m
7:20AM0.15m
7:52PM0.17m
7:47AM0.11m
8:28PM0.22m
8:12AM0.08m
9:02PM0.27m
8:37AM0.07m
9:37PM0.32m
9:04AM0.07m
10:14PM0.36m
9:41AM0.09m
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cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
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5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:39
5:38
26
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
19
19
22
22
21
23
25
22
23
21
19
18
19
19
24
25
21
24
24
17
18
19
17
23
23
21
21
22
24
22
18
14
16
18
17
23
26
21
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.6
E
11
0.6
S
12
1.1
NE
6
0.7
S
13
0.6
ENE
5
0.3
E
9
2.5
S
11
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
15
2.4
S
14
2.1
S
15
1.9
S
13
1.8
S
13
Energy kJ
1629
915
675
457
294
192
118
85
106
69
168
19
15
1667
3574
3192
3985
2346
1881
1303
1121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.7
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
E
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.7
S
13
0.6
NE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
11
1.7
SSE
18
0.3
E
9
1.2
SSE
16
1.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
20
21
13
33
28
17
52
45
56
176
24
28
3
26
36
1917
15
730
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.2
E
12
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.9
SSE
15
Energy kJ
17
15
29
18
58
58
11
55
31
50
44
5
4
38
37
402
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
E
5
0.9
ENE
4
1.4
NE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.4
SSW
4
3
S
9
1.1
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1
NE
6
Energy kJ
3
16
26
110
79
73
1187
51
114
167
74
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
31
31
0
0
32
45
0
0
51
86
0
0
0
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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