Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Ceara surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 409 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you, the outlook for Barra do Ceara (Ceará) is a tough one to write. This is a stretch of rough water ahead. Looking at the whole 16-day window, from now through to the 14th of August, there's just no good surf on the cards. The entire period is a blank run. The waves are there, but they’re small, weak, and the wind is just never working in our favour.
The first real chance of anything even worth mentioning is around the 1st of August, where the swell bumps up a little. But even then, it’s a "marginal" call at best. The combined energy of the swells is modest, hitting 252 on Saturday morning, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s choppy and weak. Saturday morning is the closest we get to a clean window with a cross-offshore wind, but the wave quality is just not there. It’s a beginner-friendly 5 ft, but it's not going to be a pretty sight.
The situation doesn't improve. The wind is mostly a moderate cross or cross-off breeze, which leaves the surface with a chop. The swell is a constant 4 ft to 5 ft with a short period of 6 to 7 seconds, meaning it’s just a messy, bumpy ocean. The water temp is a warm 82°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only thing that's pleasant.
To be honest, with the consistent cross-shore conditions and this weak, short-period swell, this setup looks way more interesting for a kiteboarder than a paddle surfer. The wind is consistent, and the waves are messy. For us, it’s a long wait. It’s a shame, but this is one of those stretches where the ocean just doesn’t want to play ball. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d save your wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 124 | 102 | 70 | 102 | 86 | 76 | 212 | 150 | 286 | 299 | 235 | 178 | 173 | 132 | 69 | 105 | 89 | 123 | 115 | 111 | 105 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:34PM2.28m | 5:46AM2.42m | 6:09PM2.34m | 6:23AM2.46m | 6:44PM2.39m | 7:01AM2.46m | 7:21PM2.40m | 7:42AM2.42m | 8:01PM2.38m | 8:26AM2.34m | 8:45PM2.33m | 9:15AM2.23m | 9:36PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.27m | 11:29PM0.33m | 11:53AM0.22m | 00:05AM0.27m | 12:28PM0.20m | 00:43AM0.22m | 1:05PM0.21m | 1:22AM0.21m | 1:44PM0.26m | 2:05AM0.24m | 2:26PM0.34m | 2:53AM0.31m | 3:14PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 40 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 124 | 102 | 70 | 102 | 86 | 76 | 212 | 150 | 286 | 299 | 235 | 178 | 173 | 132 | 69 | 105 | 89 | 123 | 115 | 111 | 105 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1030 | 684 | 684 | 684 | 2175 | 1178 | 1178 | 1795 | 1216 | 1176 | 1777 | 1200 | 1034 | 1777 | 466 | 1777 | 1777 | 1777 | 1795 | 1795 | 495 |
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