Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Ceara surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 311 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 12PM. 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 | 12PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for decent surf. There’s not a single recommendation in the whole period. That’s a long gap, from the start all the way through to the end, with nothing worth paddling out for.
The main spot we’re looking at is Barra do Ceara. It’s exposed to the swell, but the wind is just a mess. It’s blowing cross or cross-onshore almost the entire time, mixing up the surface with a lumpy cross-chop. The swell is mostly small, hanging around 4ft to 6ft from the east, with a short, weak period of only 6 to 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, reading between 134 and 389 over the fortnight, but it just can’t overcome the bad conditions.
There’s a couple of mornings where the wind turns a bit cross-offshore, like the morning of September 9th when we see a bit of a bump to 6ft and the combined energy hits 389 (moderate wave energy), but the forecast still calls it poor. Even with that clean look, the short period and onshore afternoon swing kill it. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing special there.
The whole setup is just struggling. For this area, a blank run like this is more normal than you’d hope. It’s a frustrating stretch, but forecasts can change. If you’re desperate for a paddle, those cross-off mornings might give you a few crumbly ones, but don’t expect much. Honestly, with the consistent cross-shore wind and the small, weak swell, this looks more interesting for a kite session than a proper surf. The best advice is to sit this one out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 175 | 148 | 202 | 225 | 178 | 258 | 278 | 292 | 299 | 262 | 209 | 212 | 156 | 135 | 131 | 134 | 112 | 117 | 146 | 130 | 132 |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:42PM2.51m | 6:00AM2.57m | 6:15PM2.55m | 6:36AM2.55m | 6:50PM2.55m | 7:15AM2.48m | 7:28PM2.49m | 7:57AM2.36m | 8:11PM2.39m | 8:46AM2.19m | 9:01PM2.24m | 9:46AM2.01m | 10:07PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.13m | 11:42PM0.08m | 12:00PM0.11m | 00:17AM0.04m | 12:35PM0.14m | 00:55AM0.06m | 1:12PM0.22m | 1:36AM0.14m | 1:53PM0.35m | 2:23AM0.27m | 2:40PM0.51m | 3:20AM0.42m | 3:41PM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 9 | N 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 42 | 23 | 38 | 63 | 50 | 52 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 | — | — | N 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 175 | 148 | 202 | 225 | 178 | 258 | 278 | 292 | 299 | 262 | 209 | 212 | 156 | 135 | 131 | 134 | 112 | 117 | 146 | 130 | 132 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1030 | 2183 | 2181 | 2154 | 2151 | 1216 | 1030 | 2181 | 2154 | 1030 | 2171 | 1200 | 1035 | 2652 | 2192 | 1243 | 1853 | 1030 | 1030 | 1795 | 1181 |
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