Beach break / reef · Bahia · Beginner → Intermediate
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Nothing special today. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A Salvador beach over mixed sand and coral, several peaks including Padang. The shore break is reputed the most dangerous in the city.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Stella Maris, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Stella Maris is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Stella Maris comes broadly from North-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Stella Maris, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.