Surf Forecasts:
Frente A Bahia surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 0.9m 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks.
The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag for Frente A Bahia. We've got a real grind of onshore and cross-onshore winds from the get-go, which is going to mess up the surface for a while. The swell energy builds through the first week, but the wind just doesn't play ball. The good news is that the water is sitting at a very warm 80°, which is a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a pretty wild anomaly, so you might not even need a full suit.
The first real standout to mark on your calendar is the morning of Friday, September 4th. The swell is up to 5 ft from the SW with a long period of 16 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is hitting a strong 1046 and the wind is a light cross-shore. That's about as clean as it's going to get in this run. The only kicker is the 5 ft height and that long period will make it a bit more of a handful, so it's more suited to the experienced crew. The break itself is inconsistent and not for beginners, but when it sets, it'll be worth it.
We also have a distant, less certain promise on Thursday, September 10th morning. The swell is back to 4 ft from the SW, again with a solid 16-second period and a light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is moderate-strong at 852. It's a similar story – a bit lumpy looking but with the right tide, the long-period SW swell could offer some fun lines for the advanced surfers.
Everything else in the 16-day window is a write-off. The afternoons are consistently chopped out by moderate onshore winds, and the mornings are only offering marginal, questionable conditions. The swell drops right off by the second week, down to 2 ft and weak energy, so don't hold your breath for that period.
So, to sum it up: the best you'll get is a couple of early mornings in the first week of September. The combo of warm water and a long-period SW groundswell is the only thing worth chasing, but the crowds are possible, and the inconsistent nature of the break means you'll need to be patient.
Stay frothy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 310 | 248 | 207 | 200 | 228 | 243 | 232 | 203 | 190 | 441 | 559 | 1098 | 1027 | 1115 | 1087 | 856 | 746 | 667 | 573 | 499 | 398 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:58PM2.65m | 6:14AM2.80m | 6:37PM2.61m | 6:53AM2.73m | 7:20PM2.54m | 7:36AM2.62m | 8:09PM2.44m | 8:27AM2.48m | 9:09PM2.33m | 9:29AM2.34m | 10:23PM2.26m | 10:46AM2.25m | 11:45PM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:05PM0.29m | 00:14AM0.35m | 12:40PM0.31m | 00:50AM0.43m | 1:19PM0.37m | 1:31AM0.54m | 2:02PM0.46m | 2:20AM0.68m | 2:55PM0.57m | 3:21AM0.82m | 4:02PM0.66m | 4:41AM0.91m | 5:23PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 310 | 248 | 207 | 200 | 228 | 172 | 232 | 190 | 183 | 441 | 559 | 1098 | 1027 | 1115 | 1087 | 856 | 746 | 667 | 573 | 499 | 398 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 55 | 39 | 82 | 243 | 181 | 203 | 101 | 96 | 87 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 18 | NW 13 | SW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 8 | WNW 11 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 7 | 33 | 8 | 134 | 190 | 134 | 12 | 11 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | W 4 | SW 6 | — | — | W 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 11 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 10 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | 16 | 27 | 53 | 3 | 40 | — | — | 6 | 8 | 3 | 140 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 79 | 8 | 20 | 15 | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 753 | 826 | 48 | 48 | 971 | 89 | 48 | 1009 | 48 | 129 | 1009 | 152 | 51 | 1016 | 350 | 131 | 885 | 186 | 186 | 894 | 186 |
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