Pescador Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – North Bahia)
| Name: | Pescador |
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| Type: | sandbar/rivermouth |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Pescador in North Bahia is an exposed sandbar/rivermouth break that usually has waves. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around high tide. It's often crowded here. Overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous.
Overall Pescador 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 Pescador surf quality by season and Pescador surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Pescador |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pescador:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Psiu | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Alex | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Tercera Ponte | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tubao | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Amaralina | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pescador: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1468 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1950 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2136 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2254 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2655 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pescador: |
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| Closest tide station | Salvador, Brazil | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Aratu, Brazil | 15 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Morro de São Paulo, Brazil | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Camamu, Brazil | 72 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Aracaju, Brazil | 170 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pescador: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 1999 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2399 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2409 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2412 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2424 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pescador: |
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| Closest city location | Salvador (Brazil) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lauro de Freitas (Brazil) | 10 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tubarao (Brazil) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Aratu (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Areia Branca (Brazil) | 12 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Pescador is Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Salvador) Airport (SSA) in Brazil, which is 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Pescador is Ilheus Airport (IOS), also in Brazil, 213 km (132 miles) away.
