Barra da Cuanza Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Angola – Benguela)
| Name: | Barra da Cuanza |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Barra da Cuanza in Benguela is an exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A right hand reef. It very rarely gets crowded here. Take care of rocks, sharks,crocs,mines,.
Overall Barra da Cuanza Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Barra da Cuanza surf quality by season and Barra da Cuanza surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Barra da Cuanza |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Barra da Cuanza:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Barra da Kwanza | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Miradouro | 8 mi |
| Third closest break | Shipwreck | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cabo Ledo | 23 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Buraco | 25 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Barra da Cuanza: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 3580 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 3644 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 3922 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 4135 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 4189 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Barra da Cuanza: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 1830 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | 3150 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rocas, Atol das, Brazil | 3245 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Recife, Brazil | 3280 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 3285 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Barra da Cuanza: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 1682 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1753 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1753 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1753 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1753 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Barra da Cuanza: |
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| Closest city location | Luanda (Angola) | 37 mi |
| Second closest city location | Caxito (Angola) | 64 mi |
| Third closest city location | Porto Amboim (Angola) | 104 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | N'dalatando (Angola) | 121 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sumbe (Angola) | 137 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Barra da Cuanza is Luanda 4 De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Angola, which is 56 km (35 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Barra da Cuanza is Porto Amboim Airport (PBN), also in Angola, 166 km (103 miles) away.
