Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Ceara surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra do Ceara this week:
The surf forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra do Ceara in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
181 | 139 | 154 | 226 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 85 | 75 | 80 | 94 | 92 | 112 | 98 | 53 | 144 | 127 | 97 | 176 | 137 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:34AM2.09m | 00:05AM2.16m | 12:38PM2.14m | 1:03AM2.26m | 1:38PM2.21m | 1:58AM2.37m | 2:34PM2.28m | 2:50AM2.46m | 3:26PM2.33m | 3:40AM2.52m | 4:17PM2.37m | 4:30AM2.56m | 5:07PM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.52m | 6:16AM0.47m | 6:40PM0.48m | 7:16AM0.35m | 7:36PM0.42m | 8:12AM0.24m | 8:29PM0.36m | 9:04AM0.14m | 9:21PM0.31m | 9:55AM0.08m | 10:10PM0.29m | 10:45AM0.06m | 11:00PM0.29m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
59 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 55 | 90 | 88 | 84 | 75 | 77 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 61 | 53 | 51 | 37 | 47 | 44 | 45 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 10 | — | NNE 9 | N 10 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | — | 29 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
181 | 139 | 154 | 226 | 86 | 45 | 84 | 85 | 65 | 80 | 94 | 92 | 112 | 98 | 48 | 144 | 127 | 97 | 176 | 137 | 139 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1689 | 1777 | 1176 | 1777 | 1777 | 386 | 1176 | 1777 | 386 | 1176 | 1777 | 466 | 9 | 1689 | 1030 | 1030 | 1834 | 1820 | 1689 | 1777 | 1689 |
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Information about the Barra do Ceara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra do Ceara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra do Ceara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra do Ceara surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Barra do Ceara) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Barra do Ceara may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Barra do Ceara is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Fortaleza. If you plan a holiday in Ceará, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fortaleza. Fortaleza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










