Praia do Forte Surf Break

Praia do Forte Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.40° S 37.90° W

Issued: 8 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia do Forte sea temperature is
26.8° C

Normal for this time of year

Praia do Forte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia do Forte surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 740 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Forte this week:

The surf forecast for Praia do Forte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Forte in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 19th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Forte over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
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)
2.5
SSE
8
2.4
SE
8
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
691
631
294
321
425
482
348
294
288
245
197
197
206
220
168
172
195
190
171
318
353
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
10
S
15
SSE
5
ESE
0
S
10
E
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:37AM1.92m
7:21PM1.71m
7:31AM1.82m
8:16PM1.62m
8:28AM1.72m
9:13PM1.56m
9:31AM1.63m
10:13PM1.53m
10:37AM1.57m
11:13PM1.52m
11:41AM1.55m
00:08AM1.55m
12:39PM1.56m
Low Tide
00:28AM0.43m
1:08PM0.24m
1:21AM0.51m
2:05PM0.36m
2:20AM0.59m
3:04PM0.47m
3:24AM0.63m
4:06PM0.55m
4:31AM0.64m
5:06PM0.58m
5:34AM0.60m
6:03PM0.58m
6:30AM0.53m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
4
1
5
3
1
4
4
3
Temp °C
25
26
26
25
26
24
24
26
26
24
26
26
25
24
25
25
26
26
25
26
25
Feels °C
24
24
24
23
24
24
24
25
26
25
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
26
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
10
0.3
S
12
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.3
SSE
18
1.2
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.7
S
14
0.7
SSE
13
Energy kJ
102
24
294
321
425
482
348
294
288
245
197
197
206
220
168
172
61
190
171
206
187
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
16
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
13
21
43
68
100
170
54
276
212
139
123
58
33
31
16
10
12
134
103
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
SSE
16
Energy kJ
6
10
84
138
10
17
3
2
6
8
24
87
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
8
2.4
SE
8
1.5
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.2
S
7
0.9
S
7
1.2
E
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
Energy kJ
691
631
251
166
134
73
195
318
353
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
4
4
1
Distance (km)
277
742
904
294
238
691
238
238
830
238
238
830
238
0
830
742
1228
1249
1237
1225
1007
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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Information about the Praia do Forte Surf forecast

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

Praia do Forte is 46 km (29 miles) from Mata de Sao Joao. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mata de Sao Joao. Mata de Sao Joao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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