Tercera Ponte Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.97° S 38.42° W

Tercera Ponte Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tercera Ponte sea temperature is
26.1° C
0.7° 

Tercera Ponte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tercera Ponte surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 327 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE swell.

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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tercera Ponte in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 6th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 6th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it.

The long-range picture for Tercera Ponte (Tercera-Ponte) is a tough one, I'm not gonna lie. We're looking at a solid 16-day window here, and the first week is a write-off for any decent surf. It's not until the 6th of August that we start to see a flicker of hope, and even then, it's a bare minimum.

The whole first week, from the 30th of July right through to the afternoon of the 5th of August, is a total no-go. The wind is just relentless, coming from the east and southeast, smashing straight onshore or cross-onshore, making a mess of everything. The swell is there, but it's weak and short-period, and the conditions are just choppy and horrible. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, hitting 320 on the 3rd of August, but with that onshore wind, it's useless. The water is warm, 79°F which is about normal for this time of year, but you won't want to be out there.

Now, finally, on the morning of Thursday the 6th of August, we get a little bit of a break. The wind swings to a light north-easterly at 3 mph, going cross-offshore. The swell is only 3ft from the east-southeast, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 157. It's clean, but the waves are just ordinary. It's a surfable wave, but you won't be calling anyone about it. This is the only real standout in the entire forecast, and it's a very low bar. The break is a consistent beginner spot, but with these conditions, it's a gentle paddle for the absolute basics.

The rest of the forecast continues in the same vein. A few mornings on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of August show some clean conditions with light winds, but the swell stays small, around 3ft to 3ft, and the energy is weak. It's frustrating, because the wind has a few good moments, but the swell just doesn't have the power.

The final few days, from the 11th of August onwards, the swell picks up a bit, with the 11th of August afternoon seeing a 7ft swell from the south-southeast, but the energy is strong at 369. The problem is, the wind is straight onshore again, and the conditions are poor. This is a setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session. The swell is too big and messy for a beginner spot like this, and the wind is all wrong.

Look, bottom line: the best of a bad bunch is the morning of the 6th of August. It's clean, but it's tiny. After that, keep an eye on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of August mornings for a small, clean wave, but don't expect much. The rest of the month is a struggle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
3:01PM2.02m
3:19AM2.15m
3:55PM1.96m
4:16AM2.09m
4:55PM1.92m
5:18AM2.05m
5:58PM1.92m
6:22AM2.04m
7:00PM1.95m
7:25AM2.06m
7:59PM2.01m
8:24AM2.11m
8:52PM2.08m
Low Tide
8:50PM0.30m
9:24AM0.25m
9:40PM0.39m
10:19AM0.33m
10:38PM0.45m
11:20AM0.38m
11:43PM0.48m
12:24PM0.38m
00:50AM0.44m
1:28PM0.35m
1:53AM0.35m
2:25PM0.29m
2:49AM0.23m
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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.

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