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Alex surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 18 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alex surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alex sea temperature is
28.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alex this week:
The surf forecast for Alex over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alex in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alex over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 16 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | |
51 | 38 | 40 | 58 | 57 | 78 | 56 | 83 | 128 | 80 | 85 | 135 | 176 | 110 | 104 | 91 | 84 | 112 | 180 | 243 | 279 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:57AM2.11m | 4:44PM1.94m | 4:54AM2.04m | 5:48PM1.85m | 6:02AM2.00m | 6:59PM1.82m | 7:16AM2.01m | 8:09PM1.87m | 8:26AM2.08m | 9:11PM1.98m | 9:28AM2.18m | 10:04PM2.11m | 10:21AM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.29m | 10:05AM0.12m | 10:25PM0.41m | 11:05AM0.23m | 11:27PM0.50m | 12:15PM0.31m | 00:38AM0.54m | 1:29PM0.33m | 1:52AM0.49m | 2:37PM0.27m | 2:58AM0.38m | 3:35PM0.18m | 3:54AM0.24m | 4:24PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 16 | 9 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 15 | ESE 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | S 8 | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
 kJ | 27 | 38 | 40 | 58 | 57 | 17 | 56 | 55 | 93 | 14 | 56 | 78 | 176 | 66 | 104 | 91 | 29 | 43 | 70 | 57 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | — | SSE 14 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 30 | 83 | 2 | 42 | 85 | 135 | — | 110 | 15 | 20 | 84 | 81 | 92 | 3 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | S 10 | S 20 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 7 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | E 14 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 28 | 11 | 4 | — | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 54 | 8 | 4 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ESE 7 | — | SSW 3 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | SE 4 | S 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 51 | — | — | 3 | — | 78 | — | 5 | 128 | 80 | — | — | 46 | 25 | 64 | 75 | 81 | 112 | 180 | 243 | 279 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 155 | 755 | 155 | 0 | 775 | 74 | 0 | 840 | 666 | 666 | 1035 | 815 | 155 | 1170 | 74 | 155 | 156 | 155 | 155 | 840 |
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Information about the Alex Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alex provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alex can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alex 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 (Alex) 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 Alex 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.
Alex is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of 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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