Surf spot

Backdoor

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

Country: Brazil, Bahia Sul
Coordinates: -14.8406, -39.0015

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	1	1	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.9
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	E
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.6	6	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.5	6.2	6.2	7.2	7.1	7	7	5.3	5.2	6	6	5.3	5.3	5.4	6.9	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.2	6.2	6.6	6.7	6	6.8	6.9	7.7	8.5	7	7.1	4.5	4.6	4.3	7.5	7.2	5.3	5.3	7.6	7	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.4	4.3	4.4	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	77	96	120	122	114	103	114	82	82	79	78	77	74	45	44	82	81	42	40	37	58	82	74	71	79	65	62	71	75	74	88	77	68	71	70	71	28	27	22	64	62	28	27	50	45	32	29	27	27	27	25	23	15	15	20	38
Wind speed (km/h)	7.6	6.5	7.3	7.4	12.6	12.1	9.4	7.4	5.9	5.8	8.4	7.9	11	12.9	7.9	6.8	5.4	3.8	3.2	11.9	13.4	12.3	7.1	6	5.6	6.8	7.6	14.8	20.6	14.3	9	7.9	4.9	7	8.2	9	14.9	13.2	8.8	7.1	0.8	2.3	4.1	9.7	10.7	12.2	8.6	9.2	10.8	10.3	9.8	11.9	15	12.1	8.3	8.8
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Backdoor, Bahia Sul, Brazil is a well-known surf spot with a fast, reefy wave and a reputation for being powerful and hollow when conditions line up. It’s the kind of break that tends to draw experienced surfers looking for quality waves rather than a mellow, all-levels session.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef/point-style setup with a quick, steep takeoff
Shape: Often punchy, steep, and can form sections that get hollow
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially those comfortable with tighter takeoffs and faster waves
Crowd factor: Can be popular when the swell is good, since it’s a quality wave

Conditions

Best swell: Works well on solid groundswell, especially when it has enough power to make the wave stand up
Wind: Light offshore or clean conditions are ideal
Tide: Usually tide-sensitive, with certain tides making it more consistent or more hollow depending on the reef shape

Environment

Water temperature: Generally warm, tropical to warm-water conditions
Vibe: Typically relaxed but serious in the lineup when the surf is firing
Hazards: Reef and shallow sections can make wipeouts more dangerous, so local knowledge helps a lot

Good to know

Backdoor in Bahia Sul is better suited to surfers who are confident in stronger waves and understand reef break dynamics. If you’re visiting, it’s smart to check local reports and talk to surfers or shapers familiar with the area before paddling out.