Meridien Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Bahia – Norte, Brazil)

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Meridien Surf Guide

Meridien in North Bahia is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. There is a left breaking reef. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.

Meridien Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	fairly consistent	28.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Meridien:

The best conditions reported for surf at Meridien occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

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

decemberBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Meridien with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 30% of the time in December while 69% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 1% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

30%

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

blown out

69%

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

too small

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

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Interactive Meridien 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 Meridien is Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Salvador) Airport (SSA) in Brazil, which is 20 km (12 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Meridien is Ilheus Airport (IOS), also in Brazil, 209 km (130 miles) away.

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Meridien Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 09:01 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	6AM	9AM	12PM	3PM
Wave (m)	SE	SE	ESE	ESE
Period (s)	9	9	9	9
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	on	on

Tides at Meridien

Current tide and informaton

For Salvador, Brazil, 7 km from Meridien.

Next High Water: 05:56pm | 2.05m

Next Low Water: 11:36am | 0.52m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Meridien 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 Meridien 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