10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Praia dos Açores, Maraú Peninsula, BA, Brazil
Praia dos Açores sits on the remote Maraú Peninsula, a near-deserted stretch of tropical coastline with quality reef waves and minimal crowds. The journey requires effort - 4x4 vehicles are recommended - but the reward is uncrowded surf in warm, clear water. A small fishing community provides basic supplies.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-10 with a score of 74/100 (Good)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 47/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 107° is 17° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.1m.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 159° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (107°), size (1.5m), or wind (11 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 107° (ESE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 102° is 12° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m from ideal 1.1m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 127° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
Surfable but not special at Praia dos Açores. The 1.4m swell from 102° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 102° (ESE) at 8s period
Good alignment: Swell from 93° is 3° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Good size: 1.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.1m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 40° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
Surfable but not special at Praia dos Açores. The 1.2m swell from 93° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 93° (E) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 81° is 9° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 31° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
Surfable but not special at Praia dos Açores. The 1.2m swell from 81° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 81° (E) at 8s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 91° is within 5° of optimal 90°.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 45° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
Good surfable conditions at Praia dos Açores. 1.2m swell from 91° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 91° (E) at 10s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 90° is within 5° of optimal 90°.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.1m from ideal 1.1m.
Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 82° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
Good surfable conditions at Praia dos Açores. 1.1m swell from 90° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 90° (E) at 11s period
Good alignment: Swell from 96° is 6° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 159° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
Poor conditions at Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (96°), size (1.2m), or wind (14 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 96° (E) at 8s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 100° is 10° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (100°), size (1.2m), or wind (22 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 100° (E) at 9s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 125° is 35° off optimal 90°, barely within workable range 45°-135°.
Good size: 1.3m is within 15% of ideal 1.1m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (125°), size (1.3m), or wind (17 km/h from 174°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 125° (SE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 103° is 13° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.1m from ideal 1.1m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 176° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 225°-315°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Praia dos Açores. Either swell direction (103°), size (1.0m), or wind (13 km/h from 176°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 103° (ESE) at 9s period
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