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Norte Surf Forecast
/ Bahia – Sul (17 surf breaks) /
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Norte surfForecast / Bahia – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 21 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Norte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Norte sea temperature is
28.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norte this week:
The surf forecast for Norte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norte in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norte over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | |
63 | 60 | 74 | 71 | 57 | 84 | 355 | 223 | 112 | 117 | 121 | 130 | 135 | 146 | 110 | 138 | 146 | 142 | 121 | 124 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.58m | 7:52AM1.66m | 8:56PM1.51m | 9:04AM1.61m | 10:08PM1.51m | 10:18AM1.61m | 11:11PM1.55m | 11:23AM1.63m | 00:03AM1.61m | 12:18PM1.67m | 00:46AM1.67m | 1:05PM1.71m | 1:24AM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24PM0.32m | 1:46AM0.65m | 2:38PM0.42m | 3:03AM0.69m | 3:53PM0.47m | 4:18AM0.68m | 4:59PM0.47m | 5:23AM0.62m | 5:54PM0.46m | 6:15AM0.53m | 6:40PM0.43m | 7:00AM0.44m | 7:20PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 16 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
 kJ | 63 | 60 | 24 | 71 | 57 | 24 | 30 | 92 | 80 | 117 | 121 | 130 | 135 | 146 | 110 | 138 | 146 | 142 | 121 | 124 | 95 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 14 | N 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | — | SE 16 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 39 | 33 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 34 | — | 40 | 16 | 46 | 57 | 47 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 33 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | SE 15 | SE 15 | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 36 | — | — | — | 37 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 74 | — | — | 84 | 355 | 223 | 112 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 954 | 21 | 38 | 647 | 647 | 582 | 582 | 608 | 38 | 563 | 0 | 0 | 563 | 475 | 475 | 563 | 0 | 0 | 1165 | 0 |
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Information about the Norte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Norte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Norte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Norte 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 (Norte) 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 Norte 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.
Norte is 24 km (15 miles) from Ilheus. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ilheus. Ilheus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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