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Ponta do Farol surfForecast / Maranhao / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 23 Jan 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Farol this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta do Farol over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Farol in the next 12 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 28) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jan) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 29th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Farol over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 63 | 80 | 67 | 339 | 58 | 153 | 109 | 115 | 99 | 118 | 147 | 160 | 167 | 185 | 0 | 204 | 222 | 156 | 168 | 66 | 170 | 132 | 156 | 135 | 138 | 159 | 138 | 138 | 163 | 127 | 73 | 130 | 90 | 103 | 117 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:45AM 4.04 | 3:09PM 4.25 | 3:57AM 4.06 | 4:17PM 4.36 | 5:02AM 4.22 | 5:18PM 4.59 | 5:58AM 4.48 | 6:11PM 4.90 | 6:46AM 4.77 | 6:58PM 5.21 | 7:29AM 5.06 | 7:42PM 5.48 | 8:10AM 5.31 | 8:24PM 5.68 | 8:50AM 5.48 | 9:07PM 5.76 | 9:30AM 5.56 | 9:49PM 5.71 | 10:11AM 5.53 | 10:33PM 5.51 | 10:53AM 5.39 | 11:20PM 5.20 | 11:39AM 5.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:24PM 1.44 | 8:49AM 1.69 | 9:35PM 1.41 | 9:58AM 1.66 | 10:42PM 1.24 | 11:02AM 1.49 | 11:40PM 0.98 | 11:57AM 1.22 | 12:30AM 0.67 | 12:45PM 0.91 | 1:14AM 0.38 | 1:29PM 0.61 | 1:56AM 0.15 | 2:11PM 0.34 | 2:37AM 0.01 | 2:52PM 0.16 | 3:17AM -0.01 | 3:34PM 0.09 | 3:58AM 0.09 | 4:18PM 0.14 | 4:40AM 0.31 | 5:04PM 0.32 | 5:25AM 0.64 | |||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tue 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 |
| Sunset | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 12 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ponta do Farol Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta do Farol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta do Farol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta 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 (Ponta 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 Ponta 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.
Ponta do Farol is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Itaqui. If you plan a holiday in Maranhão, look for hotels and other accommodation in Itaqui. Itaqui has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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