Psiu Surf Guide

Psiu in North Bahia is an exposed beach and point break that has consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Rocks are a hazard.

Psiu Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and point3consistent
28.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Psiu:

The best conditions reported for surf at Psiu occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

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

marchBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Psiu with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 9% of the time in March while 33% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 58% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
9%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
33%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
58%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Psiu Location Map

Interactive Psiu 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 Psiu is Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Salvador) Airport (SSA) in Brazil, which is 16 km (10 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Psiu is Ilheus Airport (IOS), also in Brazil, 212 km (132 miles) away.

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Psiu Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 05:16 Local Time
Tuesday 05
0AM3AM6AM9AM
Wave (m)
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.3
ESE
Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
25
25
30
25
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Swell History at Psiu

Surf stats for Psiu, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Psiu

Wind stats for Psiu, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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