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Farol da Barra Surf Forecast
/ Bahia – Norte (32 surf breaks) /
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Farol da Barra surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 22 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Farol da Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Farol da Barra sea temperature is
28.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 23rd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | |
84 | 130 | 126 | 176 | 301 | 452 | 171 | 160 | 159 | 114 | 114 | 169 | 147 | 186 | 178 | 146 | 163 | 168 | 163 | 135 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:50PM1.92m | 9:28AM1.96m | 10:02PM1.83m | 10:44AM1.96m | 11:14PM1.82m | 11:51AM2.01m | 00:14AM1.87m | 12:45PM2.09m | 1:01AM1.93m | 1:29PM2.16m | 1:41AM2.00m | 2:06PM2.20m | 2:16AM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:30PM0.61m | 2:59AM0.65m | 3:45PM0.69m | 4:11AM0.68m | 5:01PM0.71m | 5:19AM0.65m | 6:06PM0.67m | 6:15AM0.57m | 6:56PM0.61m | 7:02AM0.49m | 7:36PM0.55m | 7:41AM0.43m | 8:12PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
 kJ | 25 | 130 | 126 | 110 | 102 | 95 | 123 | 116 | 130 | 114 | 114 | 81 | 147 | 186 | 178 | 146 | 135 | 168 | 163 | 135 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 14 | — | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 84 | 26 | 15 | 26 | 134 | — | 84 | 81 | 70 | 81 | 55 | 28 | 18 | 23 | 111 | 133 | 163 | 101 | 56 | 50 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 93 | 67 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 11 | 22 | 30 | 12 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 45 | 61 | 96 | 176 | 301 | 452 | 171 | 160 | 159 | — | 86 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1033 | 834 | 794 | 828 | 809 | 749 | 749 | 207 | 147 | 147 | 749 | 149 | 661 | 749 | 171 | 147 | 749 | 147 | 0 | 785 | 207 |
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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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