Farol da Barra surf break

Farol da Barra surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

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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
27.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 28th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tue
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
0.6
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
13
0.5
S
12
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
S
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.4
S
7
1.3
S
6
0.7
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
181
160
99
96
76
133
119
67
55
84
278
339
181
141
170
373
286
260
222
108
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SW
20
SSE
25
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
10
SE
0
ESE
15
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
1:01AM1.93m
1:29PM2.16m
1:41AM2.00m
2:06PM2.20m
2:16AM2.05m
2:42PM2.23m
2:51AM2.08m
3:16PM2.23m
3:27AM2.09m
3:52PM2.20m
4:04AM2.08m
4:29PM2.16m
4:42AM2.05m
5:06PM2.12m
Low Tide
7:02AM0.49m
7:36PM0.55m
7:41AM0.43m
8:12PM0.52m
8:17AM0.39m
8:46PM0.49m
8:53AM0.37m
9:20PM0.48m
9:29AM0.39m
9:56PM0.49m
10:07AM0.42m
10:33PM0.52m
10:45AM0.46m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
8
3
2
8
4
3
8
25
11
11
18
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
25
25
26
27
27
26
26
26
27
25
26
23
23
25
25
24
27
27
28
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
17
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
SSE
12
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
S
7
0.2
SSE
13
1.6
S
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
Energy kJ
159
169
111
76
41
38
48
69
67
55
72
16
254
57
38
60
373
286
260
222
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
13
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
6
Energy kJ
21
181
160
99
96
76
73
11
46
23
21
77
72
12
18
127
34
34
33
21
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
S
5
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.7
SSE
13
0.1
S
15
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
20
12
11
18
4
11
4
48
4
12
17
33
15
21
5
170
4
14
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
7
0.2
S
6
0.4
S
3
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.9
ESE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.4
S
7
1.3
S
6
0.8
E
7
Energy kJ
176
3
3
133
119
10
15
84
278
339
181
141
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
149
221
749
147
16
834
85
147
1142
149
147
834
149
85
822
149
85
749
52
0
1142
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
4
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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 16 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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