Surf Forecasts:
Frente A Bahia surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frente A Bahia this week:
The surf forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frente A Bahia in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Frente A Bahia for the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water temp is a toasty 80°F, which is a solid 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual, so you can leave the steamers at home.
Now, let’s be real: this is a long stretch of so-so conditions. The first time you might want to get wet is Friday morning, August 28th. Swell is a small 2ft from the SW with a long 18-second period, and the wind is light and cross from the SSW. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but there’s enough energy (539 combined) for a few clean-ish waves. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best of a slow start.
Over the weekend and into next week, the swell picks up a bit. Saturday morning the 29th brings 5ft from the SW, period dropping to 16 seconds, and combined energy hitting 1122 – that’s solid. But the wind is cross-on from the SW, so it’ll have a bit of bump on it. Mornings are your best bet; afternoons get choppy with onshore winds.
The pattern stays stuck through the first week of September: mornings with light winds and cross-shore conditions, chest-high waves (3ft to 5ft), but always feeling “marginal” rather than clean. The afternoons are mostly a washout with moderate onshore breezes.
One date to highlight is Friday, September 4th. The morning shows 5ft from the SW, a 16-second period, and 1060 combined energy. The wind is light and cross from the SSW – that’s about as clean as it gets here. Not a classic, but if you’ve got a morning free, that’s your best shot.
Into the second week, it’s more of the same: small SW swells (2ft to 4ft), mostly cross-on or onshore wind, and the occasional window of light breeze. Nothing really stands out. Energy stays in the moderate range (around 300 to 750).
Since this break is inconsistent, and the forecasts are mostly average with no proper pumping days, I’d keep your expectations mellow. There are waves to be had, but don’t expect perfection. Forecasts can always change, so keep an eye out.
That’s how it’s looking.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 334 | 826 | 940 | 1087 | 856 | 810 | 541 | 392 | 380 | 310 | 286 | 207 | 200 | 228 | 277 | 197 | 203 | 183 | 353 | 559 | 1199 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:15PM2.53m | 4:35AM2.73m | 4:49PM2.60m | 5:07AM2.79m | 5:23PM2.64m | 5:39AM2.82m | 5:58PM2.65m | 6:14AM2.80m | 6:37PM2.61m | 6:53AM2.73m | 7:20PM2.54m | 7:36AM2.62m | 8:09PM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM0.45m | 10:31PM0.34m | 10:57AM0.36m | 11:05PM0.31m | 11:31AM0.31m | 11:39PM0.31m | 12:05PM0.29m | 00:14AM0.35m | 12:40PM0.31m | 00:50AM0.43m | 1:19PM0.37m | 1:31AM0.54m | 2:02PM0.46m | 2:20AM0.68m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 334 | 826 | 940 | 1087 | 856 | 810 | 541 | 392 | 380 | 310 | 286 | 207 | 200 | 228 | 277 | 197 | 161 | 121 | 353 | 559 | 1199 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 171 | 87 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 55 | 18 | 82 | 241 | 181 | 203 | 183 | 96 | 94 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 8 | — | — | — | N 8 | W 16 | SW 20 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 18 | NW 13 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 134 | 183 | 145 | 88 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | W 4 | W 8 | — | W 3 | — |
| kJ | 17 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 31 | — | 24 | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 873 | 50 | 48 | 894 | 350 | 50 | 972 | 152 | 321 | 767 | 186 | 186 | 186 | 129 | 186 | 186 | 48 | 48 | 843 | 164 |
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