Farol da Barra Surf Break

Farol da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Issued: 8 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol da Barra sea temperature is
26.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Farol da Barra surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 601 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SE swell.

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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 19th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
12
0.7
SE
12
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
E
10
2.3
SE
7
2.3
SE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
142
102
67
64
50
34
24
31
31
41
54
137
122
147
188
569
580
329
276
250
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
WSW
15
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
W
15
SE
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:41AM2.25m
3:14PM2.47m
3:32AM2.31m
4:04PM2.47m
4:23AM2.33m
4:55PM2.43m
5:16AM2.33m
5:45PM2.36m
6:08AM2.30m
6:35PM2.25m
7:00AM2.23m
7:25PM2.13m
7:53AM2.15m
Low Tide
8:46AM0.14m
9:22PM0.27m
9:38AM0.12m
10:12PM0.25m
10:30AM0.14m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.20m
11:52PM0.29m
12:16PM0.28m
00:41AM0.35m
1:08PM0.40m
1:30AM0.44m
2:02PM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
1
2
2
2
13
6
Temp °C
24
23
25
25
25
25
25
24
26
25
25
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
Feels °C
26
27
27
27
28
26
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
25
25
25
21
21
22
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
10
0.7
SE
12
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
E
10
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
1.5
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
Energy kJ
54
142
102
67
64
50
34
22
31
31
41
54
137
122
147
188
26
48
329
276
250
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
12
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
7
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.7
S
6
Energy kJ
90
15
14
14
16
23
23
24
21
20
19
34
15
13
9
8
11
10
42
40
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
Energy kJ
24
37
23
12
4
4
5
5
5
4
10
4
1
4
17
11
68
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
1
SE
5
2.3
SE
7
2.3
SE
8
1.2
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
Energy kJ
5
44
569
580
142
73
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
1
1144
147
147
749
147
7
749
1
0
834
149
834
834
794
809
749
749
149
749
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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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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