Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (-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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryLight 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 86 | 102 | 240 | 240 | 335 | 323 | 363 | 405 | 302 | 242 | 239 | 194 | 100 | 95 | 78 | 69 | 53 | 40 | 38 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | E 7 | E 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 8 |
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) | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 6 | SSE 11 | E 6 | E 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 |
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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 12 | SE 7 | S 16 | SE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 13 |
8 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 48 | 42 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 14 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 6 |
29 | 42 | 102 | 240 | 240 | 335 | 323 | 363 | 405 | 302 | 242 | 239 | 194 | — | 39 | 23 | 25 | 53 | — | — | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 785 | 188 | 1069 | 834 | 188 | 1139 | 834 | 188 | 147 | 834 | 661 | 147 | 749 | 147 | 147 | 749 | 147 | 147 | 749 | 749 |
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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.










