Norte Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – South Bahia)
| Name: | Norte |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: ESE | Offshore Wind: W |
Norte in South Bahia is an exposed beach break that has unreliable waves. The surf tends to be optimum in the spring. Offshore winds are from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rocks and rips.
Overall Norte 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.
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Also see Norte surf quality by season and Norte surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Brazil - South Bahia surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Norte
Visitor Reviews of Norte |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Norte:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Itacarezinho | 10 mi |
| Second closest break | Baduska | 13 mi |
| Third closest break | Jardim Atlantico | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pedra da Cachorra | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sul | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Norte: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1349 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2048 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2216 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2326 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2715 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Norte: |
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| Closest tide station | Camamu, Brazil | 50 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Canavieiras, Brazil | 73 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Morro de São Paulo, Brazil | 88 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Santa Cruz Cabrália, Brazil | 115 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Salvador, Brazil | 120 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Norte: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 1940 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2295 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2306 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2309 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2321 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Norte: |
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| Closest city location | Ilheus (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Second closest city location | Urucuca (Brazil) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Itabuna (Brazil) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Itajuipe (Brazil) | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Itacare (Brazil) | 24 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Norte is Ilheus Airport (IOS) in Brazil, which is 22 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Norte is Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Salvador) Airport (SSA), also in Brazil, 206 km (128 miles) away.
