
Surf Forecasts:
Farol da Barra surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with E 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
149 | 134 | 110 | 147 | 150 | 107 | 143 | 124 | 97 | 117 | 120 | 85 | 124 | 145 | 134 | 153 | 176 | 152 | 199 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:59PM2.33m | 4:22AM2.40m | 4:32PM2.28m | 4:56AM2.30m | 5:04PM2.19m | 5:30AM2.18m | 5:38PM2.08m | 6:05AM2.04m | 6:13PM1.96m | 6:42AM1.89m | 6:52PM1.83m | 7:29AM1.74m | 7:46PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.16m | 10:23AM0.30m | 10:35PM0.23m | 10:56AM0.41m | 11:09PM0.33m | 11:29AM0.52m | 11:44PM0.46m | 12:03PM0.65m | 00:21AM0.60m | 12:41PM0.78m | 1:04AM0.75m | 1:30PM0.91m | 2:07AM0.89m | |||||||
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | E 7 | SSE 13 | S 9 | E 7 | S 8 | SSE 12 |
33 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 113 | 97 | 7 | 94 | 97 | 13 | 107 | 85 | 11 | 21 | 134 | 17 | 2 | 152 | 1 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 14 | S 10 | S 12 | S 9 | SE 12 | S 8 |
— | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | SE 18 | S 11 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 13 | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
149 | 134 | 110 | 147 | 150 | 107 | 143 | 124 | — | 117 | 120 | — | 124 | 145 | 237 | 153 | 176 | 352 | 199 | 154 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1163 | 1139 | 1145 | 1142 | 815 | 1139 | 1139 | 171 | 0 | 1167 | 749 | 0 | 822 | 1139 | 0 | 822 | 661 | 0 | 661 | 0 |
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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.










