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
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 3rd May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
!
!
4
2
4
4
4
2
2
2
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
10
0.6
E
11
1.4
ENE
5
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
12
1.2
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
9
3
S
10
3
S
12
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
85
87
72
103
374
1767
2074
2414
2342
2872
3786
2249
1313
852
480
242
149
75
104
94
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NNE
35
NE
20
NNE
10
WNW
30
SSW
40
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
W
20
NNE
20
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:54AM0.54m
4:30PM0.53m
3:31AM0.52m
5:32PM0.49m
Low Tide
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
11:00PM0.39m
10:36AM0.12m
11:59PM0.41m
11:48AM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
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5:42
5:40
5:39
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
8
5
4
Temp °C
20
23
24
21
22
21
19
17
17
18
21
24
21
24
24
24
24
23
22
26
31
21
21
21
19
25
19
11
13
15
14
18
21
20
25
25
26
24
24
25
26
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
S
12
0.7
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
9
3
S
10
3
S
12
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
116
60
55
72
33
60
28
1618
2414
2342
2872
3786
2249
1313
852
480
242
149
75
104
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
12
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NE
6
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
11
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.3
S
5
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
51
85
30
49
103
28
10
20
21
19
17
9
94
73
70
59
43
27
26
4
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.5
E
6
0.1
SE
11
0.4
S
4
Energy kJ
13
14
32
17
21
5
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.4
NE
3
1.4
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
1.2
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
9
3
S
10
1.1
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
0.3
S
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.8
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
5
Energy kJ
1
3
87
190
374
1767
2074
47
132
175
1
9
20
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
20
338
20
0
45
84
0
0
0
78
86
0
0
31
0
0
0
0
20
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
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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