3 spots within 3 km of Salvador: 3 beach breaks.
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A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.
Best months for intermediate surfers: April to May, July, September. The water goes from about 26 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 29 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest).
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 °C |
| May | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 °C |
| Jul | 3 | 1 | 1 | 26 °C |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 °C |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 °C |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 °C |
| Nov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
The best-known are Piatã, Jaguaribe, Stella Maris. In all, 3 spots lie within 3 km: 3 beach breaks.
Salvador is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
For intermediate surfers April to May, July, September.
The sea goes from about 26 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 29 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest).