Surf spot

Scar Reef

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Country: Brazil, Bahia North Coast
Coordinates: -12.6749, -38.0852

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Wave period (s)	6.4	6.4	6.5	5.7	5.5	5.5	6	6.1	6.9	6.9	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.7	5.2	5.3	5.3	7.5	7.7	7	7.4	7	6.4	6.3	6.4	7.9	8.1	4.8	4.7	5.7	8.3	8.4	8.4	8.4	8.4	8.1	8.2	8.3	5
Wave energy (kJ)	165	156	149	87	75	69	78	77	88	107	120	122	122	115	112	108	101	100	98	96	94	94	91	91	89	89	87	91	89	89	60	41	44	40	80	80	50	63	74	89	87	85	76	68	38	42	52	57	58	54	54	51	54	52	46	55
Wind speed (km/h)	10.2	9.2	5.5	4.3	12.6	14.1	12.6	15.1	20.8	16.9	14.1	21.1	20.4	16.7	15.3	15.6	16.2	14.1	13.5	14.4	20.2	17.6	18.1	16.5	19.7	16.4	17.5	22.1	26.6	26.2	21.4	20	19.8	20	20.2	23.1	24.6	20.2	16.6	17.6	18.3	15.4	14.3	17	15.8	14.3	14.9	16.3	16.2	16.2	15.2	16.9	16.1	19.5	16.6	18.8
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Scar Reef on the North Coast of Bahia, Brazil, is a lesser-known reef break that can deliver powerful, quality waves when the conditions line up. It’s typically more exposed and more serious than the relaxed beach breaks nearby, with the reef helping create steeper, faster sections and sometimes hollow walls.

General vibe

Type: Reef break
Wave style: Fast, punchy, can get hollow
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Crowds: Usually lighter than famous Brazilian point or beach breaks, but that can change when swell is good
Board: Shortboard or step-up depending on size and power

Conditions

Scar Reef tends to work best with: - A solid swell from the right direction - Offshore or light winds to clean up the face - Tide sensitivity: reef breaks often have a preferred tide window, so timing matters

What to expect

Clean, shaped waves when the swell is organized
Quick takeoffs and good speed generation
Potentially shallow sections, so reef awareness is important
Can be unforgiving if you’re unfamiliar with the spot

Setting

Bahia’s North Coast is known for warm water, tropical scenery, and a mix of sand and reef breaks. Around Scar Reef, you can expect a more raw, natural surf environment with strong Atlantic energy and a beautiful coastal backdrop.

Best time to surf

Brazil’s Northeast/Bahia region often has the most consistent surf during the southern hemisphere fall and winter months, when Atlantic swells are more frequent and organized.