Surf spot

Engenhoca

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Country: Brazil, Bahia Sul
Coordinates: -14.3525, -39.0009

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.2	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	E	E	E	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6.3	5.8	5.9	6	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.3	6.5	7.2	6.3	6.4	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.8	7	7.2	8	8.2	8.2	7.9	7.3	7.7	7.7	7.8	5	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	69	72	72	76	78	84	84	92	107	121	133	147	91	62	55	121	128	130	128	124	119	115	101	93	76	94	103	105	102	100	99	99	99	92	87	87	96	103	105	108	81	85	96	99	95	98	97	95	87	84	67	27	28	29	26	22
Wind speed (km/h)	5	3.7	4.7	9	10.8	11.6	9.9	10	9.2	6.6	4.1	8.5	11.6	9.8	9.2	6.6	6.2	5.7	6.5	7.1	11.5	12.2	8.1	7.9	4	1.8	4.2	14.2	14.8	12.1	7.6	4.3	9.7	5.1	8.3	16.6	18.2	15.5	11.1	12.6	12	13.1	9.1	12	10.7	13.1	10.3	10.9	6	6.6	6.9	12.7	14.2	14.3	9.7	13.7
Wind direction	ENEOnshore	EGlassy	ESEGlassy	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NCross	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EGlassy	EGlassy	NNEGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEGlassy	NECross-on	NCross	NCross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NCross	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	SECross-on	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on

Engenhoca, Bahia Sul, Brazil is a scenic beach-break surf spot known for its tropical setting, punchy waves, and relatively uncrowded lineup compared with Brazil’s more famous urban surf breaks.

Quick description

Type of break: Mostly beach break
Wave style: Can offer fast, fun, hollow sections when conditions line up
Best swell direction: Usually works well with south and southeast swells
Wind: Best with light offshore winds; onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Crowd: Often less crowded than major Brazilian surf cities, though it depends on season and conditions

What the waves are like

Engenhoca tends to produce consistent surf at the right time of year, with waves that can be: - playful and friendly on smaller days - powerful and more challenging when swell increases - suitable for intermediate surfers, with advanced surfers enjoying the better, hollower sections

Setting and vibe

The spot is typically appreciated for its: - lush coastal scenery - warm water - laid-back, tropical atmosphere - access to a more natural, relaxed beach experience

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can change quickly with wind and tide
Sandbars may shift, so the shape of the wave can vary
It’s wise to check local reports before heading out