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Prainha Surf Forecast
/ Bahia – Sul (17 surf breaks) /
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Prainha surfForecast / Bahia – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Prainha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Prainha sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prainha this week:
The surf forecast for Prainha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prainha in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 71 | 48 | 135 | 64 | 40 | 37 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 40 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:59AM 1.94 | 2:09PM 2.07 | 2:35AM 2.04 | 2:49PM 2.16 | 3:11AM 2.09 | 3:29PM 2.18 | 3:48AM 2.09 | 4:12PM 2.13 | 4:27AM 2.03 | 4:56PM 2.02 | 5:09AM 1.92 | 5:45PM 1.86 | 5:55AM 1.79 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:50PM 0.13 | 8:04AM 0.22 | 8:26PM 0.03 | 8:40AM 0.10 | 9:03PM -0.01 | 9:18AM 0.01 | 9:41PM 0.01 | 9:56AM -0.02 | 10:20PM 0.09 | 10:38AM 0.01 | 11:01PM 0.23 | 11:23AM 0.10 | 11:47PM 0.40 | ||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | ||
| Sunset | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | ||
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Information about the Prainha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Prainha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Prainha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prainha 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 (Prainha) 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 Prainha 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.
Prainha is 37 km (23 miles) from Ubaitaba. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ubaitaba. Ubaitaba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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