Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Ceara surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra do Ceara this week:
The surf forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra do Ceara in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM. 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+) | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Looking at the same 16-day window for Barra do Ceara, and it’s a tough one. The water is about 82°F, which is pretty normal for now, so no surprises there.
The only session that’s worth getting wet for is the morning of Thursday, July 30th. You’ll see a 5ft swell from the east, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit of a mess. The combined energy is moderate (215). The wind is coming from the SE at 15 mph, cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean. This is a beginner-friendly break, but it might be inconsistent. Crowds are sometimes a problem, so you might have company.
The rest of the 16 days are a desert. From July 15th all the way through July 29th, it’s mostly poor conditions. The swell is either too small, too short-period, or the energy is low. A few mornings, like the 21st, 22nd, and 27th, have clean cross-off winds, but the swell is only around 4ft and the energy is weak (128–141). Not enough to get excited about.
On July 23rd, the morning has a 6ft east swell with moderate energy (273), but the period is still short (7 seconds), and it’s only a marginal call. It’s not the kind of wave that will have you grinning.
Given the break is fairly consistent most of the time, a stretch this quiet is a bit of a bummer, but it happens. Keep an eye on the long-range, because it usually doesn’t stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 38 | 43 | 169 | 206 | 226 | 225 | 176 | 171 | 95 | 167 | 173 | 190 | 222 | 206 | 194 | 279 | 236 | 146 | 123 | 98 | 82 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:47PM2.37m | 6:01AM2.52m | 6:31PM2.38m | 6:47AM2.49m | 7:13PM2.37m | 7:31AM2.42m | 7:55PM2.32m | 8:15AM2.33m | 8:37PM2.26m | 8:59AM2.21m | 9:21PM2.18m | 9:47AM2.09m | 10:08PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.12m | 11:42PM0.27m | 12:12PM0.13m | 00:28AM0.25m | 12:55PM0.18m | 1:12AM0.27m | 1:37PM0.25m | 1:55AM0.32m | 2:19PM0.35m | 2:40AM0.40m | 3:01PM0.46m | 3:27AM0.48m | 3:47PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 10 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 10 | N 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | — | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | 38 | 43 | 169 | 206 | 226 | 225 | 176 | 171 | 95 | 167 | 173 | 190 | 222 | 206 | 194 | 279 | 236 | 146 | 123 | 98 | 82 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1820 | 1853 | 1777 | 1777 | 1777 | 1795 | 1777 | 1777 | 386 | 1777 | 1777 | 1777 | 1176 | 1777 | 1777 | 1689 | 1777 | 1185 | 1185 | 1777 | 940 |
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