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 Friday (May 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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)
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.4
SE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.5
SE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
256
291
244
299
404
510
466
417
388
343
351
287
315
268
181
232
194
288
171
140
90
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
SE
15
E
15
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
E
15
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
S
25
SSE
15
SE
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
1:15PM2.27m
1:32AM2.14m
1:59PM2.42m
2:15AM2.25m
Low Tide
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
6:49AM0.41m
7:24PM0.41m
7:33AM0.25m
8:07PM0.30m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
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5:16
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
2
1
2
4
10
1
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
29
26
27
26
27
27
28
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
11
1.5
ESE
8
0.1
S
13
1.9
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.5
SE
14
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
Energy kJ
256
291
12
299
4
510
466
417
388
343
351
287
315
268
181
232
194
99
171
140
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SE
13
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SE
14
0.5
SE
14
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
SE
14
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
Energy kJ
28
14
22
12
2
14
18
16
16
13
13
20
28
26
32
100
28
68
89
87
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SE
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
Energy kJ
14
5
5
10
18
16
30
24
20
102
104
63
59
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
0.8
SE
5
1.4
SE
8
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
5
Energy kJ
244
404
34
288
31
19
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
172
749
749
172
749
749
661
749
148
148
1142
188
148
834
809
149
749
661
149
749
749
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
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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