Surf spot

Saquaira

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

Country: Brazil, Bahia Sul
Coordinates: -14.0411, -38.9481

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1	1	0.8	1.1	1.1	1.1	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	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.8	6.4	6.6	6.7	6.3	5.9	7.6	7	7	7	7	7	6.7	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.4	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.5	6.6	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.7	7.8	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	6.8	7.6	7	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.6
Wave energy (kJ)	61	60	62	64	67	67	56	83	94	107	138	143	129	85	64	78	112	110	110	109	106	105	96	98	93	92	91	92	85	84	85	84	82	79	78	81	87	86	91	94	93	98	93	92	87	92	88	86	81	85	74	48	24	24	21	18
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	4.8	5.4	8.6	9.5	13.4	10.1	9.2	7.9	5.5	2.6	6.7	11.1	10.6	8.3	6.4	5.4	5.9	6.2	8.7	10.2	11.6	7.2	8	4.4	4	4.2	11.9	11.9	12	6.3	4.1	7.9	3.6	7.9	14.1	17.7	15.6	9	11.2	12.5	15.1	9.2	10.4	10.8	11.9	9	10.8	7.6	7.6	7.7	12.1	16	14.5	11.3	12.5
Wind direction	EGlassy	ENEGlassy	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NOnshore	WNWGlassy	NEOnshore	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NOnshore	NOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	EGlassy	ESEGlassy	ENEGlassy	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	NEGlassy	NEOnshore	NGlassy	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ESECross	ECross-on	ESECross	ESECross	SECross	SECross	SECross

Saquaira is a relatively little-known surf spot on Brazil’s southern Bahia coast, offering a more relaxed and less crowded alternative to the region’s better-known breaks.

Spot overview

Location: Bahia Sul, Brazil
Type of wave: Typically a beach break, with conditions that can vary depending on sandbanks and swell direction
Vibe: Quiet, scenic, and laid-back
Crowds: Usually low compared with more famous Brazilian surf destinations

Wave conditions

Best swell: Southern and southeast swells tend to work well, though local sand movement can change the wave quality
Best wind: Light offshore winds are ideal, often from the west or southwest depending on the exact orientation of the beach
Wave quality: Can offer fun, rideable peaks and longer walls when sandbanks are lined up
Consistency: Moderately seasonal, with the best days depending heavily on swell, tide, and sandbank formation

Skill level

Suitable for: Beginner to intermediate surfers on smaller days, with better or more powerful surf on larger swells
Hazards: Beach break currents, shifting peaks, and occasional stronger shorebreak conditions

Surroundings

Saquaira is known for its natural setting and quiet atmosphere, making it a good choice if you want a surf trip with a more remote, beach-town feel. It’s often appreciated as much for the scenery and relaxed pace as for the waves themselves.