Farol da Barra Surf Break

Farol da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Issued: 2 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol da Barra sea temperature is
26.8° C

Normal for this time of year

Farol da Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Farol da Barra surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SE swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol da Barra this week:

The surf forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 16 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 13th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 13th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 13th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.5
E
6
0.3
SE
14
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
12
0.6
SE
13
0.5
SE
12
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SE
12
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
17
33
67
60
84
88
73
104
77
54
51
84
58
50
36
34
34
36
48
81
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
E
10
E
15
SE
20
E
10
E
20
SE
15
E
5
SW
10
SE
15
NE
5
N
20
ESE
15
NE
5
NNW
15
ESE
20
E
10
NNW
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
00:02AM1.94m
12:42PM2.21m
00:58AM2.05m
1:34PM2.34m
1:50AM2.17m
2:24PM2.43m
2:41AM2.25m
3:14PM2.47m
3:32AM2.31m
4:04PM2.47m
4:23AM2.33m
4:55PM2.43m
5:16AM2.33m
Low Tide
5:56PM0.64m
6:08AM0.45m
6:52PM0.52m
7:03AM0.31m
7:43PM0.41m
7:55AM0.20m
8:33PM0.32m
8:46AM0.14m
9:22PM0.27m
9:38AM0.12m
10:12PM0.25m
10:30AM0.14m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.20m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
26
26
26
25
25
26
25
25
26
25
26
Feels °C
25
25
27
25
25
27
25
26
27
28
28
28
26
26
27
27
26
29
28
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
6
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.5
E
4
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
SE
9
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
Energy kJ
11
11
22
67
60
10
58
58
41
37
34
32
84
32
36
34
34
34
36
33
81
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
12
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.6
E
7
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
13
5
21
20
19
84
88
73
49
54
54
47
33
58
50
36
25
24
24
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SE
14
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.5
SSE
11
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.6
SE
13
0.5
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
12
12
33
13
11
69
5
10
104
77
52
51
36
20
4
10
5
5
5
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.7
E
7
Energy kJ
17
27
20
30
20
18
48
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
749
147
147
749
171
147
749
147
147
769
0
0
769
0
0
661
661
0
1142
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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Information about the Farol da Barra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Farol da Barra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Farol da Barra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farol da Barra 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 (Farol da Barra) 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 Farol da Barra 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.

Farol da Barra is 8 km (5 miles) from Salvador. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salvador. Salvador has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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