Barra Vento surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

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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 Saturday (May 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barra Vento in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
1.8
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
332
415
368
268
268
340
333
292
292
108
197
134
295
264
221
273
229
394
346
346
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
SW
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
E
20
SE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:49AM2.19m
4:12PM2.30m
4:23AM2.15m
4:46PM2.23m
4:57AM2.09m
5:21PM2.14m
5:33AM2.02m
5:56PM2.05m
6:11AM1.94m
6:34PM1.94m
6:53AM1.85m
7:19PM1.83m
7:46AM1.77m
Low Tide
9:43PM0.37m
9:50AM0.29m
10:16PM0.41m
10:25AM0.34m
10:49PM0.47m
11:00AM0.42m
11:24PM0.54m
11:36AM0.52m
00:00AM0.62m
12:14PM0.62m
00:39AM0.71m
12:58PM0.73m
1:26AM0.79m
1:54PM0.83m
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
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5:20
5:19
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:16
5
1
5
6
3
14
4
6
18
8
10
5
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
0.2
S
11
1.3
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.5
S
5
1.5
SE
7
0.5
SSE
16
0.6
S
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
13
1.6
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
280
332
415
368
268
268
340
333
9
292
108
197
11
210
142
42
273
229
33
346
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
S
12
0.5
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
S
7
0.4
S
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
17
17
10
9
2
8
9
9
4
9
20
64
69
151
19
73
67
38
52
14
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.3
SSE
17
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
15
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
13
Energy kJ
11
6
3
3
4
7
4
4
4
96
55
33
159
19
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
9
0.4
S
4
1.1
SE
6
0.6
S
5
0.9
ESE
9
1.8
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
292
5
83
20
134
295
264
221
394
346
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
149
4
749
221
149
834
661
1036
834
784
207
834
749
749
749
769
749
749
661
749
749
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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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