When should you surf Pontal today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 19 October, around 5h, with a 40/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Pontal surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Pontal (Bahia).
Best score today
617h
Now
—11:00
Waves
1.1 m
6 s
Wind
15 km/h
Side-onshore · NE
Tide
▲ 06:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00
range 1.0 m
Light
05:09 → 17:34
Best windows today
5h18/100
1.1 m · 6 s · 11 km/h
6h53/100
1.1 m · 6 s · 10 km/h
7h61/100
1.1 m · 6 s · 9 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18 | 1.0 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 18 | 1.0 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 18 | 1.0 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 18 | 1.1 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 18 | 1.1 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 18 | 1.1 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 53 | 1.1 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 07:00 | 61 | 1.1 m · 6 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 18 | 1.0 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 13 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 18 km/h · NE | low tide |
| 13:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 18 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · NE | high tide |
| 19:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 18 | 1.0 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 18 | 1.0 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 18 | 1.0 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Pontal today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 06:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Pontal suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Pontal.