Surf spot

Espanhol

Forecast conditions and map view for Espanhol in Brazil, Bahia North Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Bahia North Coast
Coordinates: -13.0062, -38.5334

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.1	1	1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.8	5.7	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.8	5.5	5.5	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.7	5.9	5.8	7.3	6.8	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.4	6.8	7	6.7	6.5	6.4	6.5	6.7	6	7.5	7.5	7.5	6.8	6.9	7	7.8	8	5.9	5.2	5.8	8
Wave energy (kJ)	70	68	69	76	80	84	59	96	149	173	163	154	84	74	105	124	125	130	128	126	117	113	104	102	99	96	93	98	101	100	98	98	94	94	93	92	95	89	86	91	99	96	97	70	92	91	91	89	88	87	79	70	38	34	37	63
Wind speed (km/h)	20.1	17.6	12.3	9.3	22.9	32.4	30.1	27.3	19.7	17.4	12.4	6.9	12.9	18.9	23.8	29	21.4	20.2	15.9	7.3	18.9	25.7	28.1	28.1	23.9	20.9	17.8	18.4	21.9	26.1	26.6	24.1	22.6	20.7	19.6	17.1	32.8	39.6	38.9	34.2	28.4	26	21.8	10	20.7	32.9	30.6	28.4	26.1	19.1	20	23.6	24.8	25.8	33.9	31.1
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Espanhol is a surf spot on the north coast of Bahia, Brazil, known for its tropical setting and mellow, often playful waves. It typically offers a beach-break setup, with sandbanks that can shape up into fun peaks and short, workable rides depending on swell, tide, and wind.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, though stronger swells can make it more challenging
Wave quality: Usually less powerful than Brazil’s heavier point and reef breaks, but can be enjoyable and consistent when conditions line up
Wind/swell sensitivity: Like many spots on the Bahia coast, it’s strongly affected by trade winds, tide changes, and seasonal swell

Conditions and season

The best surf is generally during periods of more consistent Atlantic swell
Early mornings often provide the cleanest conditions
During bigger swell events, the spot may become more hollow or powerful, but also less predictable

Environment

Expect warm water, tropical scenery, and a relaxed beach vibe
The area is part of Bahia’s sunny, laid-back coastal surf culture