Surf Forecasts:
Prainha do Farol surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha do Farol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf for Prainha do Farol for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week is a total washout. Tiny, weak waves and nothin’ worth paddling for. The water temperature is a frigid 59°, which is a massive 6° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s straight-up abnormal, so bring a thick suit.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday, July 22nd in the morning. A south swell finally shows up at 5ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (268), and the wind is clean, blowing cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph. It’s not a classic, but it’s a start. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind.
Thursday, July 23rd is a much better call. The morning is glassy – dead calm from the north at 3 mph – with a clean 4ft, 10-second south swell. Energy is building nicely (303). The afternoon stays just as good, with glassy conditions and a 4ft, 9-second swell (359). This is your best bet for the early part of the run: decent size, clean faces, and the wind is off. Get on it.
Friday, July 25th in the morning is the real standout. We’re lookin’ at a 5ft south swell with a 10-second period, and the wave energy is roarin’ at 892. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE at 3 mph, keeping the surface glassy. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell is solid, the conditions are perfect, and the energy is strong. Crowds are always a possibility here, so you’ll want to be an early bird.
Looking further out, Saturday, July 26th morning is promising with a glassy 3ft, 12-second south swell (509 energy), but it’s a step down in size. Then Thursday, July 31st afternoon sees a massive 10ft, 11-second SSW swell (2171 energy), but the word is it’s just too big for this break. That’s expert-only, and with a cross-onshore wind, it’s probably not worth the hassle.
So, there’s a couple of gems in the second week, especially the 25th. The first week is a total dud, so don’t rush.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 121 | 94 | 80 | 58 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 38 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 68 | 86 | 437 | 264 | 492 | 397 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:48PM0.57m | 3:52PM0.49m | 7:57PM0.49m | 4:05PM0.48m | 9:08PM0.42m | 3:33AM0.64m | 4:27PM0.47m | 10:19PM0.36m | 4:19AM0.59m | 4:54PM0.47m | 11:12PM0.32m | 5:09AM0.53m | 5:23PM0.46m | 11:25PM0.30m | 6:15AM0.46m | 12:01PM0.41m | ||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.43m | 10:33AM0.00m | 5:57PM0.47m | 10:53PM0.42m | 11:11AM0.08m | 7:08PM0.40m | 11:47AM0.16m | 8:09PM0.34m | 12:26PM0.25m | 9:07PM0.31m | 9:59AM0.35m | 1:16PM0.33m | 10:07PM0.30m | 9:34AM0.39m | 2:41PM0.39m | 2:56AM0.26m | ||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | 8 | 12 | 9 |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 121 | 94 | 80 | 58 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 38 | 31 | 26 | 419 | 347 | 331 | 374 | 315 | 243 | 131 | 264 | 492 | 397 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 18 | 16 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 68 | 86 | 4 | 108 | 108 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | W 3 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 317 | 492 | 477 | 631 | 699 | 616 | 616 | 630 | 497 | 485 | 2 | — | — | 530 | — | — | 437 | — | — | 169 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 338 | 86 | 96 | 54 | 102 | 78 | 31 | 102 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 169 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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