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 TypeTime (-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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Heavy 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.8
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
81
83
81
91
73
89
117
136
120
246
450
404
402
434
389
445
561
484
308
268
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
SE
20
E
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
ESE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
S
25
ESE
15
SE
10
S
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
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clear
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
clear
rain showers
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thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
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5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
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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)
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.8
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
15
1.6
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
1.9
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
S
19
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
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)
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
8
0.9
E
8
1.5
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
Energy kJ
81
91
120
90
402
389
445
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
749
749
172
1033
188
188
749
749
749
749
749
149
749
149
0
834
149
52
749
148
148
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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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