Pedra da Cachorra surfForecast / Bahia – Sul / Brazil

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Pedra da Cachorra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pedra da Cachorra sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pedra da Cachorra this week:

The surf forecast for Pedra da Cachorra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pedra da Cachorra in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pedra da Cachorra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
298
393
439
524
482
381
340
340
299
311
333
289
199
190
153
125
115
89
87
61
54
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
E
5
WSW
0
ESE
10
E
10
SSE
10
S
15
SE
10
SSW
10
S
15
ESE
5
SSE
5
S
15
ESE
5
S
10
S
15
SE
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:26AM1.27m
9:02PM1.24m
9:51AM1.31m
10:22PM1.28m
11:03AM1.45m
11:26PM1.40m
11:58AM1.63m
00:16AM1.55m
12:44PM1.81m
1:01AM1.69m
1:28PM1.97m
1:44AM1.80m
2:12PM2.06m
Low Tide
2:05AM0.64m
2:48PM0.67m
3:24AM0.63m
4:13PM0.63m
4:38AM0.53m
5:22PM0.51m
5:37AM0.37m
6:15PM0.35m
6:25AM0.20m
7:00PM0.20m
7:09AM0.04m
7:43PM0.08m
7:52AM-0.08m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
4
3
1
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
25
26
27
27
28
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
26
25
27
27
29
28
29
29
29
28
28
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
28
27
27
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
0.1
SE
13
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
298
393
439
7
482
381
340
340
299
311
333
289
199
190
153
125
115
89
66
61
54
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SSE
16
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
SE
14
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
Energy kJ
5
4
3
5
8
17
16
18
17
18
43
40
51
24
38
96
28
87
87
44
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SE
15
0.5
SE
14
0.5
SE
14
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
1
1
3
6
5
4
8
3
26
25
58
102
102
71
87
19
33
15
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
8
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.9
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
3
Energy kJ
524
4
8
3
2
75
11
8
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
Distance (km)
0
451
539
539
451
539
0
0
1146
451
62
624
0
62
558
0
62
539
0
62
539
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Pedra da Cachorra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pedra da Cachorra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pedra da Cachorra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pedra da Cachorra 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 (Pedra da Cachorra) 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 Pedra da Cachorra 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.

Pedra da Cachorra is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of 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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