Farol da Barra Surf Break

Farol da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Issued: 2 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Farol da Barra sea temperature is
26.3° 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with 631 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
1
0
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)
0.9
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
143
180
176
187
176
146
232
223
211
394
468
510
631
566
559
559
623
563
616
554
482
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
30
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:02AM1.93m
11:19PM1.76m
12:05PM1.94m
00:19AM1.79m
12:59PM1.99m
1:10AM1.86m
1:43PM2.04m
1:53AM1.92m
2:23PM2.09m
2:33AM1.98m
3:01PM2.13m
3:12AM2.03m
3:38PM2.15m
Low Tide
5:14PM0.80m
5:28AM0.67m
6:16PM0.78m
6:25AM0.63m
7:07PM0.73m
7:14AM0.57m
7:49PM0.67m
7:56AM0.51m
8:27PM0.61m
8:36AM0.47m
9:05PM0.56m
9:15AM0.45m
9:42PM0.52m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:17
 mm
5
1
1
2
9
5
9
4
3
12
1
2
3
7
Temp °C
23
25
25
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
Feels °C
24
25
26
26
26
25
24
25
26
25
23
24
23
24
23
22
24
24
23
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.5
SSE
16
1.3
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
15
1.7
ESE
8
0.6
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
1.9
ESE
9
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
16
1.9
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
Energy kJ
143
180
176
187
176
146
140
223
84
394
116
89
56
54
559
24
23
12
5
554
482
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
19
15
5
12
12
39
38
71
50
121
137
125
81
46
42
12
11
6
5
10
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
16
0.4
SSE
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
4
3
6
6
10
58
25
65
47
4
13
4
6
4
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
232
211
468
510
631
566
559
623
563
616
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
147
749
171
147
749
503
749
834
188
794
834
661
749
749
794
794
834
794
769
749
749
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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