Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Frances surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 308 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Frances this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Frances over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Frances in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Frances over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 6 | S 12 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 99 | 137 | 82 | 54 | 121 | 36 | 73 | 62 | 308 | 110 | 78 | 93 | 76 | 62 | 62 | 120 | 81 | 81 | 51 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:25AM1.76m | 11:08PM1.72m | 11:29AM1.82m | 00:07AM1.81m | 12:30PM1.91m | 1:01AM1.90m | 1:29PM2.00m | 1:53AM2.00m | 2:24PM2.07m | 2:43AM2.08m | 3:17PM2.11m | 3:32AM2.14m | 4:08PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.48m | 5:23AM0.56m | 5:57PM0.40m | 6:22AM0.42m | 6:53PM0.32m | 7:17AM0.28m | 7:46PM0.24m | 8:10AM0.14m | 8:36PM0.19m | 9:01AM0.03m | 9:25PM0.17m | 9:52AM-0.03m | 10:14PM0.19m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 11 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
138 | 34 | 137 | 42 | 31 | 54 | 36 | 21 | 46 | 135 | 110 | 54 | 57 | 8 | 62 | 62 | 29 | 81 | 81 | 51 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | NE 9 | SE 12 | S 11 | SSE 6 | S 11 | S 14 | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
37 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 44 | 37 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 16 | 27 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | N 8 | E 13 | N 9 | SE 12 | S 11 | SE 15 | N 9 | NE 9 | SE 14 | SSE 11 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 |
3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 47 | 43 | 44 | 3 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
115 | 99 | 111 | 82 | 54 | 121 | 12 | 73 | 62 | 308 | — | 78 | 93 | 76 | 14 | 15 | 120 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1095 | 1179 | 608 | 1179 | 1179 | 508 | 608 | 1179 | 329 | 608 | 1179 | 377 | 402 | 1179 | 451 | 451 | 1243 | 377 | 1095 | 1179 | 377 |
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Information about the Praia do Frances Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Frances provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Frances can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Frances 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 (Praia do Frances) 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 Praia do Frances 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.
Praia do Frances is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Marechal Deodoro. If you plan a holiday in Alagoas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Marechal Deodoro. Marechal Deodoro has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










