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Barra do Ceara surfForecast / Ceará / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barra do Ceara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra do Ceara sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | NNE 8 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 8 | |
65 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 55 | 83 | 106 | 139 | 212 | 219 | 294 | 236 | 202 | 128 | 91 | 353 | 284 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 9:03AM2.09m | 10:02PM1.89m | 10:25AM1.95m | 11:32PM1.87m | 11:58AM1.93m | 00:51AM1.94m | 1:16PM2.01m | 1:50AM2.08m | 2:12PM2.12m | 2:35AM2.21m | 2:56PM2.23m | 3:12AM2.32m | 3:34PM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM0.68m | 3:29PM0.56m | 3:59AM0.81m | 4:54PM0.66m | 5:34AM0.82m | 6:19PM0.65m | 6:55AM0.71m | 7:25PM0.57m | 7:54AM0.55m | 8:15PM0.47m | 8:39AM0.40m | 8:55PM0.39m | 9:16AM0.28m | ||||||||
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1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 8 |
 kJ | 65 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 45 | 46 | 43 | 63 | 212 | 219 | 294 | 236 | 202 | 97 | 91 | 353 | 284 | 105 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | E 8 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | E 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 16 | E 6 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 12 | N 15 | N 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 21 | 55 | 83 | 106 | 36 | 47 | 35 | 18 | 83 | 22 | 128 | 89 | 150 | 4 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 10 | E 8 | N 16 | N 15 | N 12 | E 6 | E 7 | NNE 16 | — | N 15 | N 11 | N 10 | N 16 | N 15 | N 14 |
| kJ | 38 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 44 | 67 | 139 | 17 | 24 | 51 | — | 109 | 56 | 54 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 4 | — | E 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | — | ESE 6 | — | SSE 2 | ESE 5 | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | 31 | 12 | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 18 | — | 1 | 36 | — | 14 | 20 | 37 | 52 | 67 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 684 | 2175 | 11 | 11 | 1787 | 0 | 0 | 551 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 551 | 0 | 3 | 1777 | 0 | 0 | 1777 |
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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).
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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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