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Barra da Cuanza surfForecast / Benguela / Angola
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Barra da Cuanza surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra da Cuanza sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra da Cuanza this week:
The surf forecast for Barra da Cuanza over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra da Cuanza in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 7th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 9th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra da Cuanza over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 18 | |
166 | 132 | 91 | 112 | 123 | 232 | 283 | 272 | 236 | 222 | 215 | 465 | 442 | 211 | 451 | 671 | 659 | 523 | 391 | 357 | 404 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:08PM1.35m | 4:32AM1.23m | 4:40PM1.30m | 5:07AM1.19m | 5:13PM1.25m | 5:43AM1.14m | 5:47PM1.19m | 6:22AM1.08m | 6:23PM1.14m | 7:08AM1.03m | 7:06PM1.09m | 8:04AM1.00m | 7:59PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.14m | 10:31AM0.23m | 10:59PM0.15m | 11:04AM0.27m | 11:33PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.32m | 00:11AM0.23m | 12:18PM0.39m | 00:53AM0.28m | 1:03PM0.46m | 1:43AM0.33m | 1:58PM0.52m | 2:41AM0.37m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 18 | SW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
166 | 132 | 91 | 112 | 123 | 91 | 283 | 272 | 71 | 204 | 160 | 465 | 442 | 211 | 451 | 671 | 659 | 523 | 391 | 357 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 20 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 |
10 | 38 | 30 | 65 | 33 | 232 | 43 | 47 | 236 | 222 | 215 | 212 | 37 | 192 | 77 | 66 | 78 | 54 | 17 | 149 | 404 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | — | SW 20 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | SW 17 | — | — | W 23 | WSW 21 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
14 | — | 15 | 29 | 15 | 40 | 7 | 51 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 33 | 77 | — | — | 11 | 44 | 26 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 1355 | 1355 | 40 | 1355 | 40 | 40 | 2325 | 40 | 0 | 530 | 40 | 40 | 1355 | 40 | 0 | 1156 | 40 | 0 | 1355 | 40 |
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Information about the Barra da Cuanza Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra da Cuanza provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra da Cuanza can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra da Cuanza 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 da Cuanza) 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 da Cuanza 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.
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