Barra da Cuanza surfForecast / Benguela / Angola

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 WAT
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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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Moderate 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 Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
2
3
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
0.4
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.5
SW
10
1.7
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
11
0.8
WSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
132
91
112
123
232
283
272
236
222
215
465
442
211
451
671
659
523
391
357
404
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
15
S
20
SW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
10
S
5
SE
15
SW
15
S
10
S
15
SW
10
SSW
0
S
15
SW
10
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
S
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
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clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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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)
1
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
0.4
WSW
18
0.9
SW
8
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
15
0.9
SW
7
1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
9
1.5
SW
10
1.7
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
SW
15
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
7
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.2
WSW
20
0.9
SW
12
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
20
0.8
WSW
18
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.1
W
23
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
Energy kJ
14
15
29
15
40
7
51
45
33
77
11
44
26
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
4
0.9
SW
8
Energy kJ
5
100
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
4
2
Distance (km)
40
1355
1355
40
1355
40
40
2325
40
0
530
40
40
1355
40
0
1156
40
0
1355
40
Best forecast wave conditions in Benguela
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
4
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Angola
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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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