Surf spot

Stella Maris

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Country: Brazil, Bahia North Coast
Coordinates: -12.9361, -38.3237

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1.3	1.3	1.3	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	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.2	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	1	1.1	1	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	1
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	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	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.9	7.1	6.5	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.6	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.4	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.8	6.8	7.3	6.2	6	6.3	7.1	7.5	7.1	7.3	6.7	6.6	6.4	6.7	7.8	8	5	4.7	4.8	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.4	8.3	8.1	8.1	8.3	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	173	173	161	154	80	77	76	75	97	132	130	134	132	125	121	117	110	109	105	104	107	102	97	99	98	96	91	93	99	96	91	57	57	107	97	94	58	95	97	94	96	93	87	82	43	40	32	64	61	61	61	57	57	54	50	51
Wind speed (km/h)	12.8	11.2	7	1.1	12.7	15.5	16.2	21	22.1	20.5	16.9	22	22.8	20.2	20.2	20.3	20.1	16.6	16.6	16.7	21.8	21.6	20.5	21.1	20.4	19.7	18.7	26.1	31.3	30.9	27.2	26	23.5	22.1	21.5	23.7	27.8	23.4	20.5	22	21.3	19.2	17.7	17.3	16.1	15.1	19.6	21.1	19	19.8	17.7	18.2	19.7	19.8	19.4	21.1
Wind direction	ENECross	NECross-off	NNWOffshore	WSWGlassy	SOnshore	SEOnshore	ECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	NECross-off	ENECross	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	NECross	ENECross	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross	ECross	ENECross	ECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on

Stella Maris (Salvador, Bahia North Coast, Brazil) is a popular beachbreak on the northern coast of Salvador, known for its warm water, tropical setting, and fairly consistent swell exposure compared with many nearby spots.

Surf character

Type: Mostly beachbreak
Wave shape: Can offer fun, punchy peaks with short rides; conditions change a lot with sand movement
Best on: E/SE swell with offshore west winds or light winds
Skill level: Generally beginner to intermediate, though bigger swells can make it more powerful and hollow

Conditions

Consistency: Moderate to good for the region, especially when the North Atlantic sends swell
Tide: Tide can matter a lot; some banks work better mid-tide, others on low tide depending on sandbars
Wind: Early morning is often best before the seabreeze kicks in
Crowd: Can get busy, especially on weekends, holidays, and when the waves are good

Environment

Water: Warm year-round, usually boardshorts/shorty weather
Beach vibe: Urban-tropical with a lively local scene, easy access, and plenty of beach activity
Hazards: Watch for strong currents, shifting sandbanks, and occasional shorebreak power

Best use

Stella Maris is a solid option if you want a fun, accessible beachbreak close to Salvador with warm water and tropical scenery. It’s not usually a heavy, world-class wave, but it can produce very enjoyable surf when the sandbanks and swell line up.