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Farol da Barra surf break

Farol da Barra surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 -03
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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
28.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 18th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 20th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 22nd Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
Period(s) (?)7771096677777788888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)935351848795100124138114154181136140226191176181176167153
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
5
N
25
E
20
NE
10
N
35
E
25
NE
15
N
30
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
30
E
20
ENE
15
E
25
ESE
20
E
5
S
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscrosscross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:35AM
2.18
3:49PM
2.18
4:11AM
2.23
4:26PM
2.24
4:46AM
2.25
5:02PM
2.29
5:20AM
2.25
5:38PM
2.31
5:55AM
2.23
6:15PM
2.30
6:31AM
2.17
6:55PM
2.25
7:09AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:17PM
0.41
9:37AM
0.44
9:54PM
0.35
10:12AM
0.38
10:30PM
0.31
10:47AM
0.34
11:07PM
0.30
11:21AM
0.31
11:43PM
0.32
11:56AM
0.31
12:21AM
0.37
12:33PM
0.34
1:01AM
0.46
1:14PM
0.41
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-5:20--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22-
Sunset--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
32--11657582-3-62----
Temp. °C262627262627262627262727262727262627262627
Feels °C (?)262726252925252726262926262727272727262827
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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.

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