
Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Ceara surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Barra do Ceara in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Thursday 12 Nov, 3PM (local time) – 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, N swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, N swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Barra do Ceara before Friday 27 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s on Thursday 12 Nov.
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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NNE 12 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
77 | 116 | 97 | 203 | 171 | 212 | 139 | 98 | 85 | 67 | 77 | 64 | 50 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 70 | 66 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:26AM2.32m | 5:33PM2.44m | 6:00AM2.25m | 6:07PM2.36m | 6:36AM2.16m | 6:45PM2.26m | 7:17AM2.06m | 7:27PM2.15m | 8:06AM1.96m | 8:20PM2.03m | 9:06AM1.89m | 9:25PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.15m | 11:17AM0.35m | 11:43PM0.21m | 11:50AM0.41m | 00:18AM0.30m | 12:27PM0.51m | 00:58AM0.40m | 1:08PM0.61m | 1:43AM0.51m | 1:59PM0.71m | 2:39AM0.62m | 3:02PM0.79m | |||||||
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 13 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 7 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 |
15 | 87 | 97 | 203 | 171 | 212 | 139 | 91 | 85 | 57 | 30 | 17 | 47 | 37 | 62 | 15 | 56 | 59 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | N 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | N 12 | N 15 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 13 |
37 | 45 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 9 | — | 4 | 38 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 33 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNE 16 | N 16 | NE 10 | NE 7 | NE 9 | — | NE 15 | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 15 | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 15 | N 10 | NNE 13 |
21 | 26 | 46 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | — | 46 | 4 | 2 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
77 | 116 | 89 | 160 | 124 | 102 | 91 | 98 | 75 | 67 | 77 | 64 | 50 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 70 | 66 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 551 | 1241 | 1820 | 1176 | 1178 | 1777 | 1689 | 1030 | 1777 | 1777 | 1030 | 1795 | 1689 | 1030 | 1847 | 807 | 1030 | 1176 | 1036 |
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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.










