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Level 5/10

Prainha Itacaré

Itacaré, BA, Brazil

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Prainha in Itacaré is a versatile spot that offers different experiences depending on the season. In winter, NE swells produce spectacular rights. In summer, the left point comes alive with perfect, tubular waves. This seasonality makes it a spot worth visiting multiple times to experience both personalities of this beautiful Bahian beach.

Prainha Itacaré surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Poor

0.7mESE@8s

10km/h

0.7m@8s

10km/h

Wed4

Poor

0.9mESE@8s

14km/h

0.9m@8s

14km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.8mENE@8s

17km/h

0.8m@8s

17km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.4mENE@9s

15km/h

1.4m@9s

15km/h

Sat7

Poor

1.4mENE@8s

14km/h

1.4m@8s

14km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.0mENE@11s

17km/h

1.0m@11s

17km/h

Mon9

Fair

1.3mENE@9s

12km/h

1.3m@9s

12km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.1mSE@8s

19km/h

1.1m@8s

19km/h

Wed11

Fair

1.4mSE@7s

21km/h

1.4m@7s

21km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.1mSSE@7s

16km/h

1.1m@7s

16km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 11 km/h · High tide at 11am (1.5m)

Swell

0.7m

ESE(102°)

Score: 3/25

Period

Short period

Score: 6/25

Wind

10km/h

NE(53°)

Score: 10/25

Weather

28°C

0.0mm47%

First light 4:30amSunrise 5:00amSunset 5:39pmLast light 6:09pm

Windswell

0.1m@2s

Secondary

0.4m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.7m @8s ESE in window

Wind10 km/h NE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:35am–4:20pm · through highIdeal tide: mid to high

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tidem

4:42am0.4m

11:02am1.5m

5:06pm0.6m

5:40am0.3m

11:54am1.6m

5:58pm0.4m

6:23am0.2m

12:33pm1.7m

6:40pm0.3m

12:43am1.8m

7:02am0.1m

1:08pm1.8m

7:18pm0.2m

1:21am1.8m

7:38am0.1m

1:41pm1.8m

7:53pm0.1m

1:58am1.9m

8:10am0.1m

2:16pm1.9m

8:24pm0.1m

2:35am1.8m

8:43am0.1m

2:47pm1.8m

8:58pm0.0m

3:10am1.8m

9:12am0.2m

3:18pm1.8m

9:30pm0.1m

3:46am1.8m

9:44am0.3m

3:51pm1.8m

10:06pm0.2m

4:20am1.7m

10:18am0.4m

4:26pm1.7m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

4:42 am

Low · 0.36m

11:02 am

High · 1.52m

5:06 pm

Low · 0.56m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction16/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind10/25

Raw Score35/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

📉 Undersized Swell-9

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score21/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score21

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.7m @8s ESE in window

Wind10 km/h NE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: ENE (67°)
Direction range: 45° - 180°
Size range: 0.9m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: S (180°)
Offshore range: 135° - 225°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high

Water temp

26°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

5/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Prainha Itacaré?

Prainha Itacaré is a point break in Itacaré, BA, Brazil, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Prainha Itacaré?

Prainha Itacaré picks up swell from the NE round to the S, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the ENE. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Prainha Itacaré?

A S wind is dead offshore at Prainha Itacaré, and anything from the SE round to the SW keeps it clean. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Prainha Itacaré?

Prainha Itacaré is at its best around the mid to high tide.

When is the best time of year to surf Prainha Itacaré?

The most reliable run of swell at Prainha Itacaré comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Oct to Mar too. Right in winter, left point in summer.

How cold is the water at Prainha Itacaré?

The water at Prainha Itacaré averages around 26°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Prainha Itacaré good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Rocky point.

How do I get to Prainha Itacaré?

The nearest airport on our list is IOS, then it's roughly a one-hour drive.

What other surf spots are near Prainha Itacaré?

The closest breaks we track are Corais (0.9 km), Tiririca (2.1 km) and Engenhoca (7.1 km), handy when Prainha Itacaré isn't working. We track 4 spots around Itacaré, BA in total.