Surf spot

Farol da Barra

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

Country: Brazil, Bahia North Coast
Coordinates: -13.0100, -38.5336

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1	1	0.9	1.1	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	0.9	1	0.8	0.8	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8
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Wave period (s)	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.3	5.8	7	7	6.7	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.7	7	6.7	7.3	7.3	6.5	6.8	6.8	7.5	7.5	7.3	7	7	7.8	7.8	7.7	5	4.6	8	8.1	8.1	8.1	8.1	5.5	5	5.3	5.4	5.6
Wave energy (kJ)	143	138	138	112	73	90	88	105	111	111	113	109	110	97	96	94	93	88	86	87	91	91	91	89	90	87	87	87	93	87	85	71	72	91	90	92	94	98	94	103	99	86	82	68	40	39	66	64	57	56	60	31	34	45	47	44
Wind speed (km/h)	15.4	12.2	12.9	10.2	14.6	22.7	24.3	27.9	23.2	19.5	16.9	13.3	24.5	29.5	26.3	27.9	26.3	21.3	19.9	20.4	26.3	27.2	26.4	24.2	20.7	21.2	19.2	24.8	34.9	38.6	38.1	31	25.3	16.9	20.2	12.7	32	34.8	32.1	31.6	26.6	25	22.3	21.1	19.4	19.6	26.5	25.8	28.9	28.1	33.7	27.5	23.8	27.8	28.3	30
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Farol da Barra is one of the most famous urban surf spots in Salvador, Bahia, on Brazil’s northeast coast. It sits near the iconic Farol da Barra lighthouse, with a scenic mix of city energy, historic landmarks, and Atlantic swell.

What the wave is like

Wave type: Mostly beach-break waves, with shifting peaks depending on sandbanks
Direction/swell: Best when it picks up southeast to east swell from the Atlantic
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy, but consistency varies with sand movement and wind
Skill level: Usually beginner to intermediate, though stronger days can challenge more experienced surfers

Conditions

Best tide: Often works best around mid to low tide, but this depends on the sandbars
Wind: Offshore or light winds are preferred; onshore winds can make it messy
Crowd: Can get busy, especially on weekends and during good swell periods, since it’s easy to access and popular with locals

Atmosphere

Farol da Barra is as much about the setting as the surf. You’re surfing in a lively part of Salvador, with: - a vibrant beach scene - great views of the lighthouse and coastline - nearby restaurants, bars, and city amenities

Things to keep in mind

The spot can change a lot with sandbank shifts
Currents can be present, especially when the surf gets bigger
As an urban beach, it’s worth keeping an eye on swimming and crowd conditions

In short

Farol da Barra is a scenic, accessible, and fun city surf spot in Bahia that’s great for casual sessions and intermediate surfers, especially when Atlantic swell lines up and the sandbanks are cooperating.