Barravento
Barravento is a popular beach break located in Salvador, Bahia, known for its reliable surf and warm waters. The spot offers mostly lefts and rights over a sandy bottom, with punchy and sometimes holl...
Barravento surf guide
Skill Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Direction
both
Reef Type
Sand
Swell Window
April–October
Wave Type
Punchy, Hollow
Best Wind
NE
Best Tide
Rising, High
Crowd
The spot gets busy on weekends and holidays, especially in the afternoon. Early mornings are usually less crowded.
Vibe
Lively and friendly
Local Tips
- •Arrive early to avoid crowds, Respect the locals in the lineup, Check for submerged rocks at low tide, Bring sunscreen as there's little shade
Hazards
Strong CurrentsSubmerged RocksCrowdsShorebreak
- •Watch for strong currents during bigger swells
- •Beware of submerged rocks near the shore
- •Crowds increase on weekends and holidays
- •Shorebreak can be powerful at low tide
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
10:30 AM
Water: 27°C
Waves
0.7mKnee–Waist
Period
10.09sGood period
Wind
10.3 km/hSide-Shore
Tide
0.688m
High · 06:00Low · 12:05
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Location & Access
Access Information
Access is straightforward with parking and facilities nearby, just a short walk to the sand.
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