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Lat Long: 12.97° S 38.42° W

Tercera Ponte Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tercera Ponte sea temperature is
27.3°C
1.2° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 25th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 26th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 26th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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114
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188
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80
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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ENE
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ENE
35
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NE
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NNE
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ENE
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NNE
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ENE
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NNE
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ESE
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SE
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E
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ESE
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High Tide
00:08AM2.40m
12:35PM2.33m
00:51AM2.42m
1:15PM2.33m
1:33AM2.40m
1:54PM2.30m
2:16AM2.34m
2:34PM2.24m
3:01AM2.24m
3:17PM2.15m
3:50AM2.11m
4:04PM2.07m
Low Tide
6:11AM-0.04m
6:27PM0.03m
6:50AM-0.05m
7:06PM-0.00m
7:29AM-0.02m
7:47PM-0.01m
8:10AM0.05m
8:29PM0.02m
8:52AM0.15m
9:14PM0.07m
9:37AM0.28m
10:05PM0.16m
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Feels °C
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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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