Pontal Surf Report and Surf forecast

Located in South Bahia, Pontal is a quality right-hand river mouth that offers up fast and rippable walls when the conditions line up. The waves here require some skill to surf and break for up to 200 meters (656 feet) over a sand bottom.

What are the best surf conditions for Pontal?

Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard and then a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is somewhat consistent (6/10) and will always have a crew (7/10). The best winds are from the West. The best swells are from the East, Northeast, South, and Southeast. Works on all tides.

We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures range More...