Barra do Ceara Surf Break
Lat Long: 3.69° S 38.59° W

Barra do Ceara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Barra do Ceara

Issued: 2 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra do Ceara sea temperature is
28.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Barra do Ceara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (-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 Forecast

Heavy 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 Summary

Moderate 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
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.1
E
6
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
5
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
5
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
139
154
226
86
90
88
85
75
80
94
92
112
98
53
144
127
97
176
137
139
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
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
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
20
29
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
5
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
5
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
5
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
5
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
Energy kJ
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
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1689
1777
1176
1777
1777
386
1176
1777
386
1176
1777
466
9
1689
1030
1030
1834
1820
1689
1777
1689
Best forecast wave conditions in Ceará
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
7
9
6
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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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.

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