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Farol da Barra surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farol da Barra this week:
The surf forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s 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 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 12PM.
Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 12th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 16th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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Energy (?) | 169 | 162 | 154 | 188 | 619 | 1045 | 1064 | 733 | 876 | 715 | 632 | 749 | 707 | 1029 | 1009 | 1026 | 1475 | 795 | 815 | 1033 | 937 | 1089 | 1273 | 1278 | 1396 | 1191 | 1019 | 856 | 743 | 553 | 502 | 487 | 422 | 355 | 308 | 373 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:59PM 2.20 | 4:13AM 2.06 | 4:38PM 2.19 | 4:53AM 2.07 | 5:17PM 2.16 | 5:35AM 2.07 | 5:57PM 2.12 | 6:18AM 2.06 | 6:39PM 2.08 | 7:04AM 2.05 | 7:24PM 2.01 | 7:56AM 2.03 | 8:17PM 1.94 | 8:57AM 2.01 | 9:19PM 1.89 | 10:07AM 2.03 | 10:29PM 1.88 | 11:18AM 2.10 | 11:38PM 1.93 | 12:23PM 2.20 | 12:40AM 2.02 | 1:20PM 2.30 | 1:36AM 2.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:05PM 0.49 | 10:15AM 0.42 | 10:44PM 0.49 | 10:55AM 0.44 | 11:23PM 0.50 | 11:38AM 0.47 | 12:03AM 0.50 | 12:22PM 0.51 | 12:46AM 0.52 | 1:09PM 0.57 | 1:32AM 0.54 | 2:04PM 0.63 | 2:26AM 0.56 | 3:08PM 0.69 | 3:30AM 0.57 | 4:20PM 0.69 | 4:40AM 0.53 | 5:32PM 0.64 | 5:47AM 0.44 | 6:35PM 0.55 | 6:47AM 0.34 | 7:30PM 0.45 | 7:42AM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Mon 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 |
Sunset | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 8 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
Temp. °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C (?) | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon morning). |
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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 12 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.