Imbacai Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – North Bahia)
| Name: | Imbacai |
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| Type: | point/rivermouth |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Imbacai in North Bahia is an exposed point/rivermouth break that has dependable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Best around low tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
Overall Imbacai Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph illustrates the variation of swells directed at Imbacai over a normal year, b... (show all text)
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Also see Imbacai surf quality by season and Imbacai surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Imbacai |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Imbacai:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Praia do Forte | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Itacimirim | 14 mi |
| Third closest break | Ponta do Sauipe | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Busca Vida | 26 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Vilas | 35 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Imbacai: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1528 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1917 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2115 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2238 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2648 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Imbacai: |
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| Closest tide station | Aratu, Brazil | 55 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Salvador, Brazil | 64 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Morro de São Paulo, Brazil | 101 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Aracaju, Brazil | 110 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Camamu, Brazil | 133 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Imbacai: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 2048 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2460 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2470 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2473 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2485 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Imbacai: |
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| Closest city location | Entre Rios (Brazil) | 31 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mata de Sao Joao (Brazil) | 34 mi |
| Third closest city location | Alagoinhas (Brazil) | 36 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Catu (Brazil) | 37 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Esplanada (Brazil) | 37 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Imbacai is Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Salvador) Airport (SSA) in Brazil, which is 84 km (52 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Imbacai is Santa Maria (Aracaju) Airport (AJU), also in Brazil, 171 km (106 miles) away.
