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Marlin Surf Forecast
/ Bahia – Norte (32 surf breaks) /
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Marlin surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Marlin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Marlin sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marlin this week:
The surf forecast for Marlin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Marlin in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marlin over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | ESE 7 | S 16 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 16 | |
76 | 77 | 125 | 170 | 136 | 93 | 318 | 298 | 268 | 192 | 231 | 222 | 160 | 226 | 263 | 196 | 234 | 214 | 203 | 191 | 494 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.80m | 6:58AM1.86m | 7:52PM1.68m | 8:03AM1.77m | 9:03PM1.61m | 9:15AM1.72m | 10:15PM1.59m | 10:28AM1.71m | 11:20PM1.63m | 11:33AM1.73m | 00:13AM1.69m | 12:28PM1.77m | 00:56AM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:50AM0.54m | 1:33PM0.34m | 1:56AM0.65m | 2:47PM0.45m | 3:11AM0.71m | 4:02PM0.50m | 4:26AM0.70m | 5:09PM0.51m | 5:31AM0.64m | 6:04PM0.48m | 6:24AM0.56m | 6:50PM0.45m | 7:09AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | 5:12 |
— | 8 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 7 | S 16 | ESE 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 17 | 77 | 125 | 108 | 136 | 85 | 318 | 298 | 268 | 184 | 107 | 114 | 160 | 63 | 167 | 162 | 103 | 97 | 87 | 123 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 18 | S 9 | S 16 | ESE 8 | SSE 17 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | S 8 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 7 | S 14 | E 14 | SSE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 17 | 57 | 6 | 170 | 20 | 93 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 35 | 231 | 215 | 97 | 189 | 4 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 134 | 494 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 8 | SE 15 | — | — | S 18 | SSE 18 | SE 15 | S 8 | SE 15 | E 14 | SE 13 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — | 101 | 66 | 9 | 100 | 8 | 4 | 7 | — | — | 9 | 31 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 76 | — | 96 | — | 60 | 67 | 64 | 104 | 175 | 192 | 168 | 222 | — | 226 | 263 | 196 | 234 | 214 | 203 | 191 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 904 | 57 | 316 | 1304 | 251 | 316 | 1306 | 992 | 925 | 912 | 338 | 904 | 904 | 614 | 260 | 992 | 817 | 952 | 992 | 316 | 315 |
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Information about the Marlin Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Marlin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Marlin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Marlin 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 (Marlin) 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 Marlin 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Bahia - Norte? If you are looking for accommodation near Marlin, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bahia - Norte, consider staying in Conde which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Bahia - Norte where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Esplanada which is 44 km (27 miles) away, Rio Real, Estancia and Entre Rios.
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