Farol da Barra Surf Break
Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Farol da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Farol da Barra

Issued: 2 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol da Barra sea temperature is
27.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with 419 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 6th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
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
1
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
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
86
102
240
240
335
323
363
405
302
242
239
194
100
95
78
69
53
40
38
44
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
35
S
35
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
S
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
9:27AM1.90m
9:49PM1.80m
10:38AM1.96m
10:59PM1.84m
Low Tide
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
3:39PM0.79m
4:01AM0.66m
4:51PM0.74m
rain showers
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
 mm
5
12
5
3
7
3
3
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
25
25
25
25
25
Feels °C
26
24
24
22
22
22
22
20
20
22
21
22
24
23
23
24
25
25
26
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
14
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
1
SE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
78
86
39
48
53
16
26
25
40
59
41
79
55
100
30
78
69
44
32
32
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
E
6
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.2
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
41
42
55
49
11
15
69
76
146
123
29
95
30
22
18
40
38
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.1
S
13
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
SE
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
8
7
4
30
48
42
5
10
19
33
14
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
0.7
E
6
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
Energy kJ
29
42
102
240
240
335
323
363
405
302
242
239
194
39
23
25
53
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
188
785
188
1069
834
188
1139
834
188
147
834
661
147
749
147
147
749
147
147
749
749
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
7
5
9
8
6
8
9
6
6
7
9
9
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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