Surf spot

Praia dos Algodoes

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

Country: Brazil, Bahia Sul
Coordinates: -14.0775, -38.9544

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Wave height (m)	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	0.9	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8
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Wave period (s)	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.6	6.2	6.1	6.4	6	6.2	6.4	6.6	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.6	6	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.4	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.8	7.5	6.8	7	7.2	6.8	6.5	8	4.7	4.8	4.5	4.5	7	7	6.9	5.3	5.1	6.8	4.6	5.5	5.5	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	113	113	109	114	109	74	69	89	80	82	89	98	96	93	90	91	79	82	81	70	80	84	84	86	83	83	79	81	83	87	89	91	90	90	90	87	90	93	98	94	81	74	28	32	31	27	50	45	47	26	24	38	22	27	37	40
Wind speed (km/h)	4.4	4.9	4.6	4.4	11.8	11.6	10.5	5.9	5.6	5.7	7.1	10.4	13.4	11.8	7.6	8.3	6.2	6.2	9	12.4	13.8	12.6	9	6	3.8	3.2	7.2	13.8	18.6	14.6	8.3	8.2	8.2	8	5.8	10.9	12.4	13.4	10.3	9.7	7.4	8.1	8.4	10.4	13.6	13.4	10	10.5	11	10	10.6	15.5	16.1	14.5	11.2	9.5
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Praia dos Algodões is a laid-back beach spot on the south coast of Bahia, Brazil, near Maraú Peninsula / Barra Grande. It’s known more for its beautiful scenery, relaxed vibe, and uncrowded setting than for heavy crowds or a highly developed surf scene.

Surf overview

Wave quality: Often fun and playful, with surf conditions that vary depending on swell direction and sandbanks.
Wave type: Typically beach break, so the peaks can shift a bit.
Best conditions: Works best with a good southerly or southeast swell and favorable winds, often light offshore or calm conditions.
Skill level: Usually suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers, though stronger swells can make it more challenging.
Crowds: Generally low to moderate, especially compared with more famous Brazilian surf destinations.

Spot feel

Atmosphere: Quiet, tropical, and low-key.
Scenery: Soft sand, palm-lined coastline, and warm turquoise water.
Water temperature: Generally warm year-round, so a wetsuit is usually unnecessary.

Things to know

Conditions can change quickly because it’s a sand-bottom beach break.
Infrastructure is relatively simple, so it’s a good idea to check local reports, tides, and winds before heading out.
It’s better for surfers who enjoy a chill, uncrowded session rather than a highly consistent high-performance wave.