Farol da Barra Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Farol da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Farol da Barra sea temperature is
27.4°C
1.4° 

Farol da Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Farol da Barra surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farol da Barra in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 15th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 20th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farol da Barra over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:38PM2.08m
6:05AM2.04m
6:13PM1.96m
6:42AM1.89m
6:52PM1.83m
7:29AM1.74m
7:46PM1.69m
8:40AM1.62m
9:17PM1.61m
10:26AM1.61m
11:04PM1.66m
11:49AM1.71m
00:12AM1.82m
Low Tide
11:29AM0.52m
11:44PM0.46m
12:03PM0.65m
00:21AM0.60m
12:41PM0.78m
1:04AM0.75m
1:30PM0.91m
2:07AM0.89m
2:50PM1.01m
3:47AM0.95m
4:39PM0.98m
5:24AM0.87m
5:53PM0.84m
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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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