Farol da Barra surf break

Farol da Barra surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 01 Jun 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
27.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Farol da Barra surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 789 kJ wave energy.

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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 5th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Sat night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
2.2
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
2.3
SSE
7
2.4
SSE
7
2.3
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
231
198
144
78
128
78
131
326
342
433
378
565
590
645
382
372
157
107
83
44
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
40
S
35
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSW
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:29PM2.16m
4:42AM2.05m
5:06PM2.12m
5:21AM2.02m
5:43PM2.07m
6:01AM1.99m
6:22PM2.01m
6:43AM1.95m
7:02PM1.94m
7:28AM1.92m
7:47PM1.87m
8:22AM1.89m
8:43PM1.82m
Low Tide
10:07AM0.42m
10:33PM0.52m
10:45AM0.46m
11:11PM0.54m
11:24AM0.52m
11:49PM0.57m
12:04PM0.58m
00:27AM0.61m
12:45PM0.64m
1:09AM0.64m
1:33PM0.71m
1:56AM0.68m
2:30PM0.77m
2:54AM0.69m
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
6
9
3
9
3
5
10
3
2
5
3
2
1
2
2
Temp °C
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
24
24
24
25
25
24
26
26
25
26
25
25
24
23
23
23
21
21
21
20
19
22
22
22
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
Energy kJ
167
231
198
144
78
128
39
41
17
11
17
16
28
39
41
65
157
107
83
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
S
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
12
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.7
E
6
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
33
31
19
21
31
40
78
77
56
36
11
6
12
106
100
69
40
48
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.2
SSE
15
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
34
21
45
37
4
4
4
92
39
23
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
2.2
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
2.3
SSE
7
2.4
SSE
7
2.3
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
8
0.6
E
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
6
Energy kJ
6
9
35
69
131
326
342
433
378
565
590
645
382
372
27
66
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
26
834
149
149
834
147
923
1184
188
661
1202
188
1033
834
188
147
834
147
147
749
147
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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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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