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Sul surfForecast / Bahia – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sul sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sul this week:
The surf forecast for Sul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sul in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sul over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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 kJ (?) | 114 | 149 | 208 | 220 | 214 | 202 | 173 | 168 | 159 | 135 | 131 | 144 | 79 | 103 | 68 | 45 | 28 | 40 | 27 | 18 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:27AM 1.29 | 10:36PM 1.33 | 11:14AM 1.37 | 12:01AM 1.43 | 12:25PM 1.56 | 12:56AM 1.58 | 1:15PM 1.75 | 1:37AM 1.70 | 1:54PM 1.90 | 2:13AM 1.79 | 2:29PM 1.98 | 2:45AM 1.84 | 3:03PM 2.02 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:02PM 0.56 | 4:57AM 0.62 | 5:41PM 0.47 | 6:13AM 0.47 | 6:45PM 0.30 | 7:03AM 0.29 | 7:31PM 0.16 | 7:42AM 0.14 | 8:09PM 0.05 | 8:17AM 0.03 | 8:43PM 0.01 | 8:51AM -0.03 | 9:16PM 0.01 | ||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
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Information about the Sul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sul 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 (Sul) 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 Sul 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.
Sul is 9 km (6 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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