Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with SE swell.
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 (Sep 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. We’re looking at Prainha do Farol for the next couple of weeks. The short story is, it’s a tough stretch, but there are a couple of moments where it could be worth the paddle.
We start off with a flat and ugly run. Tuesday the 1st is a write-off with 25 mph cross-winds and weak, short-period swell. Not even worth looking at. Wednesday the 2nd brings a bit more size, around 7 ft from the SE, but the period is only 10 seconds and the wind is cross or cross-on, making it lumpy. The combined energy is moderate (851), but it’s messy.
The first real glimmer comes on Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. The wind swings light offshore from the N at 6 mph, cleaning things right up. Swell is 5 ft from the SE with a 11-second period, giving it some shape and push. The combined energy is moderate (456). This is the best early window – clean, glassy conditions, and a fun size for anyone past the beginner stage. The break is exposed and the swell direction matches the optimum (S), so it should line up nicely. It’s inconsistent here normally, and crowds are sometimes around, but with conditions this clean, don’t be surprised if it gets a few heads.
After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Friday the 4th right through to Monday the 7th, it’s cross-wind chop and dropping swell. The size jumps back up on Sunday the 6th with a 10 ft swell, but that’s accompanied by a near gale from the SSW. The combined energy gets strong (1243 to 1493), but with that wind, it’s not for paddle surfing – this is a kite day if anything. The 8 ft plus size and strong winds make it expert-only or just not worth it.
Things start looking up again on Tuesday the 8th of September. Morning session looks best: 6 ft from the SSE, 12-second period, and a light WSW cross-offshore wind. Combined energy is strong (975) and the conditions are clean. It’s not a massive standout, but it’s the most solid option in the second week. After that, the wind turns onshore in the afternoons.
There’s another little moment on Sunday the 13th of September. The afternoon session shows a glassy 5 ft swell from the S, with 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (537), but the glassy wind means it’ll be a dream to surf. This is a true standout window – light airs, clean lines, and a decent size for the break.
The final morning on Wednesday the 16th also offers some hope: clean 5 ft from the NE with a light offshore, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker and more chop-prone.
Water temps are around 64°F, which is about normal for the time of year, so just a spring suit or a shorty will do.
Overall, the best bets are Thursday morning the 3rd and the glassy afternoon on Sunday the 13th. The rest of the window is a battle with wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 264 | 490 | 808 | 851 | 788 | 716 | 453 | 292 | 187 | 132 | 84 | 165 | 153 | 264 | 427 | 1243 | 1493 | 1877 | 1060 | 986 | 1237 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41PM0.51m | 4:09AM0.59m | 4:02PM0.47m | 10:19PM0.27m | 4:59AM0.52m | 4:17PM0.42m | 11:18PM0.29m | 6:17AM0.44m | 11:56PM0.31m | 12:22PM0.68m | 00:25AM0.34m | 1:06PM0.74m | 00:43AM0.38m | 1:45PM0.75m | 00:39AM0.43m | ||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM0.20m | 11:15PM0.23m | 12:27PM0.31m | 8:18PM0.25m | 7:53AM0.44m | 2:02PM0.39m | 8:31PM0.22m | 7:24AM0.43m | 8:53PM0.23m | 3:16AM0.21m | 9:14PM0.26m | 4:39AM0.14m | 9:02PM0.32m | 5:41AM0.05m | 7:12PM0.32m | ||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 6 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 264 | 44 | 808 | 851 | 788 | 716 | 453 | 292 | 116 | 132 | 82 | 165 | 153 | 99 | 54 | 38 | 22 | 7 | 1060 | 986 | 1237 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 67 | 44 | 24 | 27 | 100 | 73 | 44 | 2 | 187 | 37 | 84 | 128 | 134 | 18 | 35 | — | — | — | 7 | 13 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 8 | S 9 | NE 6 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 16 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 50 | 27 | 19 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | S 9 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 490 | — | — | — | — | 69 | 103 | — | 62 | 60 | — | — | 264 | 427 | 1243 | 1493 | 1877 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 45 | 135 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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