Farol da Barra Surf Forecast

/ Bahia – Norte (32 surf breaks) /

Brazil (447 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (13.01° S 38.53° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Farol da Barra surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 -03

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Farol da Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Farol da Barra sea temperature is 25.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol da Barra this week:

The surf forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 12 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9PM.

Wave Type	Time (-03) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3AM (Sun 21st Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf	6AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful	9PM (Mon 15th Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Mon 15		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
	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	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	2	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	E	ESE
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	13	13	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	7	11	9	8	8	9	8	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	884	996	945	940	841	754	726	727	598	584	490	512	512	573	355	387	403	270	313	677	277
Wind (km/h)	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	E	E	SE	ESE	E	ESE	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	off
High Tide / height (m)		10:54PM 1.72		12:04PM 1.84	12:26AM 1.85		1:10PM 1.98	1:24AM 2.04		1:55PM 2.11	2:07AM 2.20		2:31PM 2.22	2:44AM 2.32		3:03PM 2.28		3:17AM 2.39	3:33PM 2.31		3:49AM 2.41
Low Tide / height (m)	4:38PM 0.92		5:21AM 0.73		6:13PM 0.82	6:41AM 0.59		7:12PM 0.65	7:34AM 0.45		7:54PM 0.48	8:15AM 0.33		8:29PM 0.35	8:50AM 0.26		9:01PM 0.26	9:22AM 0.23		9:32PM 0.21	9:53AM 0.24

	Mon 15		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
Sunrise	-	-	5:28	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24
Sunset	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-

Rain (mm)	1	3	-	-	1	1	-	1	1	1	1	2	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	24	24	25	25	24	25	25	24	24	24	24	25	25	24	25	24	24	25	25	24	25
Feels °C (?)	22	22	24	24	22	24	24	23	22	22	23	24	23	23	24	22	23	23	22	23	27

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bahia - Norte

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Farol da Barra (calm at Salvador 3 km from Farol da Barra). 1.5m 14s groundswell from the SSE with a 1.0m 6s windswell from the ESE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
2 hours 22 minutes ago Farol da Barra

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Information about the Farol da Barra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Farol da Barra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Farol da Barra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farol da Barra 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 (Farol da Barra) 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 Farol da Barra 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.

Farol da Barra is 8 km (5 miles) from Salvador. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salvador. Salvador has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.