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Lat Long: 3.69° S 38.59° W

Barra do Ceara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra do Ceara sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.8° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 248 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 6AM. 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 6AM (Sun 27th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.6
N
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
162
219
167
176
182
112
69
77
96
110
146
124
135
139
103
95
113
95
153
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:38PM2.55m
4:59AM2.59m
5:12PM2.63m
5:34AM2.61m
5:46PM2.66m
6:11AM2.57m
6:22PM2.62m
6:51AM2.46m
7:01PM2.53m
7:34AM2.30m
7:46PM2.37m
8:26AM2.12m
8:40PM2.18m
Low Tide
10:41PM0.03m
10:57AM0.08m
11:16PM-0.05m
11:31AM0.08m
11:52PM-0.06m
12:06PM0.13m
00:31AM-0.01m
12:45PM0.25m
1:13AM0.12m
1:27PM0.41m
2:02AM0.29m
2:18PM0.59m
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Temp °C
27
26
28
27
26
28
28
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
27
25
27
27
25
Feels °C
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
25
26
26
25
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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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