Farol da Barra surf break

Farol da Barra surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 28 Feb 2026 -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
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Mar 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 12 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 2nd Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 2nd Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 7th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 146mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)9991098666669969888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)302120353190545138262424202830927075659494
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
20
NW
10
NE
0
ENE
5
WSW
25
S
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
W
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
ESE
20
E
5
SE
15
SSE
20
E
15
SSE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:28AM
2.23
2:44PM
2.35
3:07AM
2.32
3:24PM
2.46
3:44AM
2.37
4:00PM
2.51
4:18AM
2.37
4:36PM
2.51
4:51AM
2.34
5:11PM
2.45
5:23AM
2.28
5:43PM
2.36
5:53AM
2.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:28AM
0.35
8:52PM
0.21
9:07AM
0.23
9:31PM
0.15
9:43AM
0.16
10:07PM
0.14
10:17AM
0.13
10:42PM
0.18
10:51AM
0.16
11:14PM
0.26
11:23AM
0.22
11:46PM
0.36
11:55AM
0.32
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
Sunrise-5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35-
Sunset--5:55--5:55--5:54--5:54--5:53--5:53--5:52
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
2-314745848101171171----432
Temp. °C272930262525252526252526262727272727272728
Feels °C (?)263133292926282829272828273028272928282929
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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.

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