Praia do Frances Surf Break

Praia do Frances Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.76° S 35.82° W

Issued: 8 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Praia do Frances sea temperature is
27.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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


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 TypeTime (-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 Forecast

Heavy 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 Summary

Light 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
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.8
S
10
1.2
SSE
6
0.7
S
12
1.1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
6
1.6
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
99
137
82
54
121
36
73
62
308
110
78
93
76
62
62
120
81
81
51
32
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
Wind State
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
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
0.8
S
10
0.3
SSE
13
0.7
S
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.7
S
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.3
S
11
0.4
SE
13
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
5
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.4
SSE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.3
S
11
0.6
SSE
6
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.3
SSE
10
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
N
9
0.1
SE
12
0.3
S
11
0.1
SE
15
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
9
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
13
0.1
NE
8
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.1
S
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
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)
1.3
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
0.5
SSE
5
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
6
1.6
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
1
ESE
8
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
115
99
111
82
54
121
12
73
62
308
78
93
76
14
15
120
9
8
11
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
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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Rating
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Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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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.

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