Barra da Cuanza Surf Break

Barra da Cuanza Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.35° S 13.15° E

Issued: 12 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra da Cuanza sea temperature is
22.2° C

1.6°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Barra da Cuanza surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,099 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SW swell.

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 Friday (Jun 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barra da Cuanza in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra da Cuanza over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
1.3
SW
8
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
9
1
SW
9
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.8
SW
6
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
14
0.6
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
499
450
287
232
250
235
166
155
45
46
60
66
112
178
305
284
261
347
390
365
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
5
S
20
SSW
10
S
10
S
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
20
SW
5
S
5
W
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
0
W
15
WSW
10
S
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:18PM1.34m
7:11AM1.31m
7:07PM1.26m
8:07AM1.27m
8:00PM1.18m
9:03AM1.23m
8:58PM1.10m
10:01AM1.20m
10:03PM1.04m
10:57AM1.17m
11:11PM1.00m
11:51AM1.16m
00:16AM0.99m
Low Tide
12:22PM0.27m
00:48AM0.05m
1:16PM0.35m
1:38AM0.12m
2:12PM0.42m
2:28AM0.20m
3:10PM0.46m
3:20AM0.28m
4:12PM0.48m
4:15AM0.35m
5:15PM0.47m
5:11AM0.39m
6:14PM0.43m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:57
 mm
Temp °C
23
22
21
23
22
21
24
23
21
23
23
21
23
22
21
23
23
21
22
22
20
Feels °C
23
21
20
22
20
21
23
22
21
24
22
22
23
22
22
24
23
22
22
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
1.3
SW
8
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
9
1
SW
9
0.6
SW
7
0.4
SW
9
0.8
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
Energy kJ
488
499
450
287
232
250
235
166
155
35
27
38
32
25
178
305
284
261
347
390
299
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.2
WSW
24
0.6
SW
21
Energy kJ
11
10
10
33
8
27
10
34
46
39
42
60
56
112
26
18
18
17
15
54
365
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
16
0.1
W
26
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
15
12
11
10
34
15
45
31
11
66
54
48
22
102
13
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.7
SW
7
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
2
46
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
2
Distance (km)
34
1355
40
40
1355
40
40
1355
40
54
1355
221
0
1355
40
34
40
40
0
1355
40
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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