Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Prainha do Farol over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows that’ll get the stoke up.

The forecast starts off pretty ordinary, with Sunday the 6th seeing a big, raw 3.0m (10ft) SSW swell, but a strong 40 km/h (25 mph) crosswind is just trashing it. The water temperature is sitting at 18°C (64°F), which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.

The real action kicks off on Monday the 7th. We’ve got a clean 1.8m (6ft) S swell with a 10-second period rolling in, and a light 10 km/h (6 mph) cross-offshore breeze from the W. The combined swell energy is moderate (603), but the conditions are set to be really clean. This is the standout of the early part of the week.

Tuesday the 8th keeps the good vibes going in the morning. A 1.3m (4ft) SSE swell, 10-second period, with a light N wind. It’s clean and glassy, and the energy is moderate (370). The afternoon gets messy though as the NE wind kicks up to 30 km/h (19 mph).

Wednesday the 9th is a gem of a morning. Glassy conditions with a 1.1m (4ft) S swell and a long 12-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate (368) and it’s going to be clean as a whistle. This is another one to circle in the diary.

Thursday the 10th morning is also looking glassy with a 1.0m (3ft) S swell, 12-second period, and a decent 533 combined swell energy. It’s going to be very good, clean surf.

Friday the 11th is small and clean in the morning with 0.7m (2ft) S swell, but the energy is low (158). It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about.

Saturday the 12th sees a bit of a bump in size with 1.8m (6ft) SE swell, but a moderate 20 km/h (12 mph) crosswind makes it a bit lumpy. The energy is moderate (519). Not the best.

Sunday the 13th brings a big 3.5m (12ft) SE swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is onshore and strong. The combined swell energy is very strong (2708), but this is one for experts only, and even then, the conditions are rough. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 14th is a bit of a reprieve. A 2.4m (8ft) ESE swell with a cross-offshore breeze in the afternoon, and the energy is strong (1240). It’s clean, but the swell is big enough that it’s only for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 15th morning is a nice, clean 1.4m (5ft) E swell with a 9-second period and a light W wind. The energy is moderate (434). A good, manageable option.

Wednesday the 16th is a write-off with a 2.0m (7ft) S swell and a fresh 30 km/h (19 mph) crosswind.

Now, Thursday the 17th is a real highlight. A clean 1.8m (6ft) S swell, 10-second period, with glassy conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate (695). This is going to be very good, clean surf.

Friday the 18th morning is another strong option. A 1.9m (6ft) S swell with a 13-second period, a cross-offshore breeze, and a strong combined swell energy of 1167. The longer period means the waves will have plenty of push, but at a beach break, it might be a bit straight. It’s still a solid option.

After that, the weekend of the 19th and 20th fades out into small, weak surf. The 20th sees just 0.3m (1.0ft) with very low energy (54), so don’t bother.

Monday the 21st morning is a final, clean note with a 1.4m (5ft) E swell, 8-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (312). A nice way to finish the forecast period.

So, the real standouts are Monday the 7th morning, Wednesday the 9th morning, Thursday the 10th morning, and Thursday the 17th morning. Those are your clean, quality windows. Prainha do Farol can be inconsistent, but when it lines up like this, it’s worth a look. Just be aware that crowds are possible here, especially on the good days.

Rusty.

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