Jardim Atlantico Surf Guide

Jardim Atlantico in South Bahia is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf. The surf tends to be best in the spring. Offshore winds are from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the east southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.

Jardim Atlantico Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach3fairly consistent
28.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Jardim Atlantico:

The best conditions reported for surf at Jardim Atlantico occur when a East-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

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

aprilBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Jardim Atlantico with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 40% of the time in April while 60% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
40%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
60%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
0%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Jardim Atlantico Location Map

Interactive Jardim Atlantico 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 Jardim Atlantico is Ilheus Airport (IOS) in Brazil, which is 1 km (1 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Jardim Atlantico is Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Salvador) Airport (SSA), also in Brazil, 225 km (140 miles) away.

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Jardim Atlantico Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:12 Local Time
Wednesday 06
12PM3PM6PM9PM
Wave (m)
0.4
SSE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
ESE
Period (s) 16 7 7 7
Wind (km/h)
15
15
15
10
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross

Swell History at Jardim Atlantico

Surf stats for Jardim Atlantico, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Jardim Atlantico

Wind stats for Jardim Atlantico, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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