Barra do Ceara Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.69° S 38.59° W

Barra do Ceara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra do Ceara sea temperature is
27.6° C
0.7° 

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


Barra do Ceara surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 254 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra do Ceara this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Barra do Ceara in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 17th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
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)
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
E
4
1.1
E
5
1.4
E
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.4
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
140
135
131
114
96
93
62
64
31
62
125
155
153
240
196
184
194
144
132
130
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
25
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
25
SE
25
E
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
E
20
SE
25
SE
25
E
25
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:14PM2.20m
3:29AM2.40m
4:09PM2.27m
4:24AM2.47m
5:00PM2.33m
5:14AM2.51m
5:47PM2.37m
6:01AM2.52m
6:31PM2.38m
6:47AM2.49m
7:13PM2.37m
7:31AM2.42m
7:55PM2.32m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.44m
9:46AM0.20m
10:03PM0.37m
10:38AM0.14m
10:54PM0.30m
11:27AM0.12m
11:42PM0.27m
12:12PM0.13m
00:28AM0.25m
12:55PM0.18m
1:12AM0.27m
1:37PM0.25m
1:55AM0.32m
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
clear
rain showers
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clear
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thunderstorm
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
27
26
28
27
26
28
28
26
Feels °C
26
27
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
26
27
28
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
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Information about the Barra do Ceara Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Barra do Ceara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra do Ceara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra do Ceara 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 do Ceara) 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 do Ceara 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.

Barra do Ceara is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Fortaleza. If you plan a holiday in Ceará, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fortaleza. Fortaleza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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