Barra da Cuanza Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.35° S 13.15° E

Barra da Cuanza Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra da Cuanza sea temperature is
20.0° C
1.5° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
3
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
180
167
157
91
88
58
89
180
131
400
373
319
233
302
380
407
352
336
297
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
SSE
0
ESE
20
WSW
5
SE
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
20
W
5
W
10
NW
20
W
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
W
5
SSW
Wind State
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:01PM1.32m
6:40AM1.35m
6:39PM1.26m
7:19AM1.32m
7:23PM1.18m
8:06AM1.27m
8:17PM1.10m
9:03AM1.21m
9:29PM1.03m
10:17AM1.16m
10:59PM1.00m
11:39AM1.17m
00:28AM1.05m
Low Tide
00:21AM0.11m
12:48PM0.30m
00:59AM0.15m
1:33PM0.33m
1:43AM0.21m
2:26PM0.35m
2:35AM0.28m
3:30PM0.38m
3:41AM0.34m
4:47PM0.37m
5:02AM0.37m
6:09PM0.32m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
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Temp °C
20
19
22
21
18
20
20
18
20
19
18
20
19
18
21
19
18
20
19
17
Feels °C
19
21
21
20
18
20
19
18
19
18
19
19
17
18
19
17
19
18
17
17
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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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