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
22.4° 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 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
!
!
!
!
!
2
4
3
1
2
2
1
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
12
1.2
SSW
8
1
SSW
9
0.9
S
18
2.5
S
16
3
S
15
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
13
2.4
S
13
2
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.8
S
12
2
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
166
190
103
155
161
515
3647
4196
3714
3609
3438
2764
1971
1248
711
594
467
396
961
1541
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
S
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
SSE
10
NW
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
15
WSW
10
SE
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
N
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
on
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:20PM0.54m
5:17AM0.46m
10:56PM0.59m
6:59AM0.43m
11:32PM0.62m
10:30AM0.47m
00:07AM0.64m
11:21AM0.53m
00:40AM0.63m
12:04PM0.58m
1:07AM0.59m
12:45PM0.63m
1:15AM0.53m
Low Tide
1:05PM0.15m
2:25AM0.40m
2:19PM0.14m
3:36AM0.37m
3:28PM0.11m
4:36AM0.32m
4:32PM0.08m
5:26AM0.27m
5:31PM0.06m
6:09AM0.22m
6:27PM0.05m
6:50AM0.17m
7:23PM0.08m
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
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6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
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5:37
5:36
5:35
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:32
1
27
2
2
8
3
Temp °C
25
20
18
16
16
13
13
16
15
14
15
15
17
19
17
19
19
18
19
19
19
24
18
16
16
15
11
7
10
10
12
13
13
13
15
15
18
18
18
19
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
SSW
8
1
SSW
9
0.9
S
18
0.7
ENE
9
3
S
15
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
13
2.4
S
13
2
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.8
S
12
2
S
14
Energy kJ
141
253
237
165
155
161
515
65
4196
3714
3609
3438
2764
1971
1248
711
594
467
396
961
1541
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.8
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
141
166
148
103
125
108
82
64
62
43
41
29
27
34
14
29
28
27
26
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.1
SE
16
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
NE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
Energy kJ
190
6
99
71
11
29
30
7
2
19
18
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
8
0.8
SSW
5
1
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.3
WNW
3
2
SSW
8
2.5
S
16
0.6
NE
4
1.1
NNE
5
0.7
SSW
4
Energy kJ
368
32
99
94
2
463
3647
11
62
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
3
4
Distance (km)
0
32
0
0
0
0
10
32
16
0
0
1
1
31
0
0
32
0
0
31
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
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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