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Tercera Ponte surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
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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
28.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tercera Ponte this week:
The surf forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tercera Ponte in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 2nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | |
392 | 363 | 332 | 363 | 300 | 332 | 402 | 389 | 268 | 268 | 280 | 268 | 254 | 354 | 232 | 190 | 103 | 169 | 188 | 203 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:48AM2.31m | 2:09PM2.29m | 2:23AM2.26m | 2:48PM2.20m | 3:00AM2.19m | 3:29PM2.09m | 3:42AM2.11m | 4:15PM1.99m | 4:30AM2.02m | 5:09PM1.90m | 5:26AM1.95m | 6:10PM1.84m | 6:32AM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM-0.01m | 7:49AM-0.04m | 8:07PM0.05m | 8:28AM0.00m | 8:45PM0.14m | 9:08AM0.07m | 9:26PM0.24m | 9:52AM0.16m | 10:11PM0.35m | 10:41AM0.27m | 11:03PM0.46m | 11:40AM0.36m | 00:05AM0.53m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | 5:16 | |
— | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | ESE 8 |
392 | 363 | 332 | 363 | 300 | 332 | 402 | 389 | 268 | 268 | 280 | 268 | 254 | 2 | 232 | 190 | 103 | 169 | 97 | 68 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 13 |
24 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 55 | 59 | 160 | 19 | 18 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | S 12 | SE 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | — | S 15 | — | SSE 17 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | SSE 7 |
12 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 27 | 21 | 29 | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | ESE 9 | — | — | SE 5 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
— | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 354 | — | — | 55 | — | 188 | 203 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 755 | 755 | 775 | 775 | 156 | 0 | 755 | 667 | 667 | 1029 | 531 | 13 | 841 | 667 | 156 | 617 | 667 | 755 | 755 | 667 | 667 |
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Information about the Tercera Ponte Surf forecast
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.












