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Tercera Ponte Surf Forecast
/ Bahia – Norte (32 surf breaks) /
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Tercera Ponte surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tercera Ponte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tercera Ponte sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tercera Ponte this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tercera Ponte in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 24th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 16 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | S 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 14 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 16 | |
101 | 64 | 83 | 93 | 60 | 84 | 130 | 126 | 188 | 199 | 121 | 273 | 108 | 159 | 173 | 121 | 151 | 117 | 147 | 161 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 5:48PM1.85m | 6:02AM2.00m | 6:59PM1.82m | 7:16AM2.01m | 8:09PM1.87m | 8:26AM2.08m | 9:11PM1.98m | 9:28AM2.18m | 10:04PM2.11m | 10:21AM2.27m | 10:50PM2.23m | 11:08AM2.34m | 11:31PM2.31m | 11:49AM2.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.50m | 12:15PM0.31m | 00:38AM0.54m | 1:29PM0.33m | 1:52AM0.49m | 2:37PM0.27m | 2:58AM0.38m | 3:35PM0.18m | 3:54AM0.24m | 4:24PM0.08m | 4:43AM0.10m | 5:08PM0.01m | 5:27AM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:13 |
1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | ESE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 15 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 17 | 30 | 83 | 93 | 14 | 84 | 130 | 126 | 110 | 46 | 121 | 84 | 108 | 58 | 173 | 121 | 22 | 117 | 23 | 82 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 9 | SSE 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 42 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 11 | 104 | 95 | 109 | 75 | 70 | 31 | 55 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 198 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 7 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 15 | E 8 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | S 18 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 30 | 132 | 68 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 13 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | — | E 7 | — | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 101 | 64 | 82 | 89 | 60 | 78 | 67 | 103 | 188 | 199 | 121 | 273 | — | 159 | — | 42 | 151 | — | 147 | 161 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 755 | 196 | 157 | 1149 | 157 | 157 | 1151 | 841 | 775 | 775 | 179 | 755 | 755 | 667 | 422 | 841 | 667 | 801 | 841 | 157 | 156 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tercera Ponte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tercera Ponte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tercera Ponte 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 (Tercera Ponte) 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 Tercera Ponte 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.
Tercera Ponte is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Salvador. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salvador. Salvador has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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