Farol da Barra Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Farol da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol da Barra sea temperature is
27.4°C
1.5° 

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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 14th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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220
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139
Wind (km/h)
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SW
25
ESE
20
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20
ESE
25
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20
ENE
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E
25
ESE
20
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ENE
30
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ENE
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High Tide
2:19PM2.29m
2:37AM2.45m
2:54PM2.35m
3:13AM2.49m
3:27PM2.36m
3:47AM2.47m
3:59PM2.33m
4:22AM2.40m
4:32PM2.28m
4:56AM2.30m
5:04PM2.19m
5:30AM2.18m
5:38PM2.08m
Low Tide
8:19PM0.22m
8:43AM0.19m
8:53PM0.15m
9:17AM0.19m
9:28PM0.13m
9:50AM0.23m
10:01PM0.16m
10:23AM0.30m
10:35PM0.23m
10:56AM0.41m
11:09PM0.33m
11:29AM0.52m
11:44PM0.46m
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Temp °C
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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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