Imbacai Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Bahia – Norte, Brazil)

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Imbacai Surf Guide

Imbacai in North Bahia is an exposed point/rivermouth break that has dependable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Best around low tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.

Imbacai Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point/river	3	consistent	28.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Imbacai:

The best conditions reported for surf at Imbacai occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Imbacai (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Imbacai with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 4% of the time in May while 62% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 34% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

62%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

34%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Imbacai Location Map

Interactive Imbacai surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Imbacai is Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Salvador) Airport (SSA) in Brazil, which is 84 km (52 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Imbacai is Santa Maria (Aracaju) Airport (AJU), also in Brazil, 171 km (106 miles) away.

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Imbacai Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 02:25 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	0AM	3AM	6AM	9AM
Wave (m)	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Period (s)	9	9	9	9
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on

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Tides at Imbacai

Current tide and informaton

For Imbacai, 0 km from Imbacai.

Next High Water: 05:13am | 1.71m

Next Low Water: 11:27am | 0.35m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Imbacai Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.3 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Imbacai won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 28.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite