Surf Forecasts:
Frente A Bahia surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 793 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frente A Bahia in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. 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 (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Frente A Bahia over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, the swell window is open, but the quality is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a solid, long-period groundswell showing up, but the winds are going to be a constant battle. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 80° – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so the spring suit might feel a bit heavy.
The first real window of opportunity that stands out is Thursday the 10th. You’re looking at a 4ft SW groundswell with a proper 16-second period – that’s a lot of energy (715 energy units) and it’s going to have some shape. The big story here is the glassy conditions on Thursday morning. That’s your standout. Get out there early because by Thursday afternoon the cross-onshore wind kicks up to 12 mph and it’s all over.
Friday the 11th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 3ft and 14 seconds, and while the wind is light and cross, the surf forecast is marginal. The weekend into early next week is mostly a write-off. We’ve got a run of small, weak swells (1ft to 2ft) and persistent cross-onshore winds. The wave energy drops right down into the low 200s and 100s – it’s gutless. You’ll see a few glassy moments on Monday the 14th morning with 2ft and 18-second swell, but it’s ordinary surf.
Thursday the 17th shows a bit of promise again. There’s a 2ft SW swell, period of 14 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore breeze in the morning. The energy is only moderate (285), but the conditions will be clean. After that, it’s back to small, choppy leftovers through the second week.
The only real standout is that Thursday morning the 10th. That’s the one to circle. It’s an advanced spot and it’s inconsistent, but when it lines up with a glassy morning like that, it’s worth the wait. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so get there early.
After that, the long-range looks pretty quiet. We’ve got a few days of small, messy surf from the 20th onward. Nothing worth getting excited about.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 355 | 754 | 653 | 644 | 453 | 350 | 520 | 393 | 173 | 171 | 286 | 96 | 95 | 80 | 152 | 159 | 366 | 314 | 306 | 411 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:55AM2.76m | 3:15PM2.70m | 3:42AM2.89m | 4:02PM2.81m | 4:24AM2.96m | 4:46PM2.85m | 5:05AM2.95m | 5:27PM2.82m | 5:43AM2.89m | 6:08PM2.73m | 6:21AM2.76m | 6:48PM2.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.32m | 9:19AM0.36m | 9:35PM0.21m | 10:04AM0.22m | 10:19PM0.15m | 10:45AM0.14m | 10:59PM0.16m | 11:24AM0.12m | 11:38PM0.23m | 12:02PM0.17m | 00:16AM0.35m | 12:39PM0.27m | 00:53AM0.51m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 355 | 754 | 653 | 644 | 453 | 350 | 520 | 393 | 173 | 171 | 10 | 96 | 72 | 50 | 152 | 159 | 366 | 314 | 306 | 411 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NW 11 | SW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 |
| kJ | 323 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 53 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 95 | 95 | 80 | 48 | 32 | 18 | 44 | 40 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | NW 11 | — | SSW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 16 |
| kJ | 32 | — | 30 | — | 7 | 9 | 14 | 50 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 54 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | WSW 3 | — | SSW 8 | SW 4 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 64 | 64 | — | 40 | 42 | — | 3 | — | 41 | 20 | 286 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 14 | 63 | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 873 | 48 | 0 | 873 | 115 | 9 | 1009 | 129 | 48 | 1116 | 50 | 48 | 971 | 179 | 0 | 898 | 321 | 48 | 186 | 48 |
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