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Farol da Barra Surf Forecast
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Farol da Barra surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol da Barra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 36 | 34 | 48 | 88 | 68 | 55 | 87 | 115 | 135 | 167 | 125 | 132 | 102 | 112 | 136 | 123 | 77 | 88 | 158 | 162 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:16AM 2.30 | 3:34PM 2.47 | 3:48AM 2.31 | 4:07PM 2.46 | 4:19AM 2.28 | 4:39PM 2.40 | 4:50AM 2.23 | 5:11PM 2.31 | 5:21AM 2.16 | 5:43PM 2.19 | 5:53AM 2.06 | 6:16PM 2.06 | 6:26AM 1.94 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:07PM 0.22 | 9:15AM 0.18 | 9:40PM 0.22 | 9:47AM 0.17 | 10:12PM 0.25 | 10:19AM 0.20 | 10:43PM 0.32 | 10:51AM 0.26 | 11:14PM 0.41 | 11:23AM 0.36 | 11:45PM 0.51 | 11:56AM 0.48 | 12:17AM 0.63 | 12:30PM 0.62 | ||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | 2 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | |
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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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