Frente A Bahia Surf Break

Frente A Bahia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.61° S 80.44° W

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Frente A Bahia sea temperature is
27.1° C

3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Frente A Bahia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Frente A Bahia surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 (Jun 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 17th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
738
540
522
444
358
211
261
203
309
376
430
409
309
305
238
154
152
208
239
608
437
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
W
10
W
5
W
10
W
5
WSW
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
20
W
10
SW
5
SSW
20
W
15
SW
5
SSW
20
W
10
SW
5
SSW
20
W
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:34PM2.82m
5:15AM2.93m
5:27PM2.79m
6:07AM2.93m
6:21PM2.72m
6:59AM2.88m
7:16PM2.61m
7:53AM2.80m
8:15PM2.49m
8:49AM2.69m
9:17PM2.37m
9:46AM2.58m
10:22PM2.28m
Low Tide
10:41AM0.37m
11:02PM0.02m
11:34AM0.35m
11:52PM0.04m
12:27PM0.36m
00:43AM0.13m
1:21PM0.40m
1:35AM0.25m
2:17PM0.46m
2:30AM0.40m
3:14PM0.52m
3:26AM0.56m
4:14PM0.57m
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6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:25
6:25
 mm
4
Temp °C
26
26
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
Feels °C
30
28
28
29
29
28
29
28
27
30
27
27
29
27
27
29
27
27
29
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
7
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
738
540
522
444
358
122
261
203
309
376
430
409
309
305
238
144
142
208
43
608
437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.7
SW
7
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
20
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
241
238
193
208
159
211
68
69
60
30
14
13
44
60
113
154
152
108
239
51
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
6
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
14
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WSW
20
0.3
WSW
19
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
10
0.3
SW
20
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
23
10
8
9
21
19
38
73
17
17
18
4
60
14
14
5
5
115
163
4
52
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
4
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
18
11
5
4
6
10
8
12
134
21
41
49
42
60
55
26
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
881
83
0
753
83
0
971
48
0
1144
48
48
1052
48
48
881
48
0
753
48
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Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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Information about the Frente A Bahia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Frente A Bahia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Frente A Bahia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Frente A Bahia 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 (Frente A Bahia) 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 Frente A Bahia 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.

Frente A Bahia is 2 km (1 miles) from Bahia de Caraques. If you plan a holiday in Manabi, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bahia de Caraques. Bahia de Caraques has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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