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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
28.6° 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 Friday (May 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 1st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 1st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 2nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | |
102 | 81 | 83 | 81 | 91 | 73 | 89 | 117 | 136 | 120 | 246 | 450 | 404 | 402 | 434 | 389 | 445 | 561 | 484 | 308 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 00:57AM1.96m | 1:19PM2.18m | 1:38AM2.06m | 1:59PM2.29m | 2:13AM2.14m | 2:34PM2.35m | 2:46AM2.18m | 3:07PM2.37m | 3:17AM2.20m | 3:39PM2.35m | 3:49AM2.19m | 4:12PM2.30m | 4:23AM2.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM0.57m | 6:56AM0.52m | 7:30PM0.46m | 7:36AM0.40m | 8:06PM0.39m | 8:12AM0.31m | 8:40PM0.35m | 8:45AM0.26m | 9:11PM0.35m | 9:17AM0.26m | 9:43PM0.37m | 9:50AM0.29m | 10:16PM0.41m | 10:25AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:19 | |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | 9 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 15 | ESE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
102 | 81 | 83 | 18 | 15 | 73 | 89 | 117 | 136 | 117 | 246 | 450 | 404 | 21 | 434 | 18 | 17 | 561 | 484 | 308 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
49 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 29 | 63 | 79 | 12 | 10 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 19 | SE 12 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | S 12 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | S 19 |
4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 8 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 81 | 91 | — | — | — | — | 120 | 90 | — | — | 402 | — | 389 | 445 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 749 | 749 | 172 | 1033 | 188 | 188 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 149 | 749 | 149 | 0 | 834 | 149 | 52 | 749 | 148 | 148 |
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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.












