10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Tiririca, Itacaré, BA, Brazil
Tiririca is the main surf beach in Itacaré and the heart of Bahia's surf scene. The beach break produces consistent lefts that barrel over the sandy bottom, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. The town has developed into a proper surf destination with plenty of accommodation, surf shops, and the famous beach bars. When swells hit, competitions often run here, drawing the region's best talent.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 60/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 35/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 107° is 5° off optimal 112°, still within prime range.
Perfect size: 1.7m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.4m).
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 147° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Tiririca. The 1.7m swell from 107° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 107° (ESE) at 9s period
Good alignment: Swell from 106° is 6° off optimal 112°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 164° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
Surfable but not special at Tiririca. The 1.4m swell from 106° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 106° (ESE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 99° is 13° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 126° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (99°), size (1.3m), or wind (9 km/h from 126°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 99° (E) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 92° is 20° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (92°), size (1.2m), or wind (11 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 92° (E) at 8s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 76° is 36° off optimal 112°, barely within workable range 90°-157°.
Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (76°), size (1.2m), or wind (11 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 76° (ENE) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 87° is 25° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 39° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (87°), size (1.3m), or wind (13 km/h from 39°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 87° (E) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 88° is 24° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 80° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (88°), size (1.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 80°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 88° (E) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 93° is 19° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 154° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (93°), size (1.2m), or wind (15 km/h from 154°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 93° (E) at 8s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 98° is 14° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (98°), size (1.2m), or wind (25 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 98° (E) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 131° is 19° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 1.6m is within 15% of ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 169° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 202°-292°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Tiririca. Either swell direction (131°), size (1.6m), or wind (21 km/h from 169°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 131° (SE) at 9s period
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