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Barra Vento Surf Forecast
/ Bahia – Norte (32 surf breaks) /
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Barra Vento surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barra Vento surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra Vento sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra Vento this week:
The surf forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra Vento in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 (Sun 10th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 10th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 16 | SSE 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | |
264 | 138 | 151 | 419 | 364 | 298 | 291 | 291 | 291 | 299 | 632 | 493 | 454 | 388 | 446 | 383 | 344 | 359 | 385 | 398 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.94m | 6:53AM1.85m | 7:19PM1.83m | 7:46AM1.77m | 8:16PM1.74m | 8:57AM1.73m | 9:33PM1.69m | 10:22AM1.77m | 10:53PM1.74m | 11:34AM1.91m | 11:57PM1.86m | 12:29PM2.09m | 00:47AM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:14PM0.62m | 00:39AM0.71m | 12:58PM0.73m | 1:26AM0.79m | 1:54PM0.83m | 2:29AM0.85m | 3:12PM0.89m | 3:48AM0.84m | 4:37PM0.85m | 5:02AM0.74m | 5:46PM0.72m | 6:01AM0.59m | 6:39PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
2 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | S 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 16 | SE 12 |
 kJ | 72 | 136 | 151 | 319 | 58 | 33 | 291 | 14 | 291 | 4 | 632 | 493 | 454 | 388 | 446 | 383 | 344 | 359 | 385 | 26 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 7 | SSE 14 | — | — | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | S 14 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 153 | 138 | 51 | 66 | — | — | 28 | 25 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 35 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | SSE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | SE 18 | S 17 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 264 | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 167 | 73 | — | 419 | 364 | 298 | — | 291 | — | 299 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 398 | 326 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 749 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 661 | 661 | 749 | 749 | 188 | 749 | 172 | 0 | 621 | 188 | 148 | 1033 | 172 | 148 | 809 | 661 |
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Information about the Barra Vento Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra Vento provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra Vento can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra Vento 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 (Barra Vento) 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 Barra Vento 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Bahia - Norte? If you are looking for accommodation near Barra Vento, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bahia - Norte, consider staying in Salvador which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Bahia - Norte where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tubarao which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Itaparica, Aratu and Lauro de Freitas.
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