Frente A Bahia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one main spot on the radar, and it’s a bit of a tricky one. This break is inconsistent, so when it’s on, you’ve got to be on it, but it can also stay quiet for days. The water is unseasonably warm, sitting at 80°, which is a solid 7° warmer than normal for this time of year — that’s a real standout, very unusual.

The first real chance for a wave comes on the morning of Thursday, September 3rd. It’s not a classic, though. Swell is only 3ft from the WSW, with a very long period of 19 seconds, giving it moderate energy (724). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s clean enough but the wave comment says “marginal,” so it’s a bit of a gamble. The afternoon turns to junk with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind.

Friday, September 4th morning is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, period of 16 seconds, and the energy is solid (1249). The wind is glassy, and the wave comment says “very good.” This is the one to aim for. The tricky part? This break is inconsistent, so it might not be running perfectly, but if it is, you’re in for a treat. The afternoon gets ruined by a 12 mph cross-onshore wind again.

Saturday, September 5th morning is another solid option. Similar swell size at 5ft from the SW, period dropping slightly to 15 seconds, but still plenty of energy (1055). Wind is a light cross-offshore, so the surf will be clean. Saturday afternoon is blown out by onshore wind.

Sunday, September 6th morning is still worth a paddle. Swell drops to 4ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, moderate energy (581). Glassy conditions again. But by the afternoon, it’s onshore and messy.

After that, it’s a long quiet spell. From Monday, September 7th through to Monday, September 14th, the swell drops right off and the winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore. The mornings are often marginal at best, with heights under 3ft, and the afternoons are consistently poor. It’s a solid week of very little wave action.

We get a flicker of hope on Tuesday, September 15th morning. Swell is only 2ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, moderate energy (463), but the wind is glassy. The wave comment says “good,” so it could be a fun little session if you’re desperate. The afternoon is poor again.

The last possible window is Wednesday, September 16th morning. Same story: 3ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, moderate energy (365), glassy wind. The wave comment says “good.” After that, it’s back to tiny, poor surf for the rest of the outlook.

Bottom line: The true standout is the Friday, September 4th morning session. If you can get out there, that’s your best bet. The Saturday morning is also good. For the rest, it’s a waiting game with a few glassy mornings that might deliver a clean little wave, but nothing to write home about.

Rusty.

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