Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Ceara surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 Saturday (Jul 04) 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+) | 6AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, it's Rusty. Let's talk about the local surf scene here on the Brazilian coast.
Alright, it’s looking like we’re in for a bit of a waiting game. The 16-day forecast starts with a gap – there’s nothing really worth paddling out for today. The real story begins Friday, July 3rd, but even then, it’s not a barn-burner. The big headline is that the water’s hanging in at a balmy 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a bootie.
The best bet in the whole outlook, and this is coming from the heart, is Barra do Ceara. It's an exposed beginner break, and it will be offering up chest to head-high swell from the East. Friday morning, July 3rd, we’ve got waves sitting around 5 ft with a clean, cross-off breeze out of the SSE. The combined swell energy is moderate at 236, and that wind will keep the faces pretty tidy for a beginner-friendly wave. The consistency is fairly consistent, but this spot can get crowded sometimes, so expect some company. It won't be perfect, but it's the best of a tough lot.
After that Friday morning, it gets real iffy. The forecast is littered with “poor surf conditions” and cross-shore chop for days on end. We get a few more marginal windows on Saturday morning, July 4th, and then again on Sunday, July 12th. The 12th has a morning shot with waves pushing 6 ft from the East and a combined energy of 308 – the highest in the period – but that wind is still a stiff cross-off. If you’re desperate, that Saturday the 12th morning is your next look, but don't expect much.
Everything else in the second week is a write-off. The swell drops way off, the periods are short, and the wind is just messy. There are literally days where the wave energy dips below 100. That's weak stuff. For beginners, the swell never really gets over 6 ft, so you're safe from anything too gnarly. Honestly, for this stretch, the conditions are so poor with that constant moderate breeze creating clean only in the morning but then turning to chop, that if you're a kite surfer, this setup might look more interesting than a paddle session.
Keep your eyes peeled for any forecast changes, because as it stands, it's a bleak run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 204 | 184 | 244 | 255 | 213 | 214 | 215 | 194 | 101 | 143 | 137 | 181 | 229 | 204 | 166 | 199 | 144 | 108 | 120 | 120 | 91 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:07PM2.22m | 7:21AM2.33m | 7:49PM2.22m | 8:06AM2.30m | 8:34PM2.22m | 8:56AM2.25m | 9:23PM2.21m | 9:50AM2.19m | 10:17PM2.19m | 10:51AM2.13m | 11:17PM2.19m | 11:57AM2.10m | 00:22AM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:49PM0.31m | 1:02AM0.42m | 1:31PM0.33m | 1:47AM0.41m | 2:14PM0.36m | 2:35AM0.42m | 3:02PM0.41m | 3:28AM0.43m | 3:55PM0.47m | 4:27AM0.45m | 4:53PM0.52m | 5:32AM0.45m | 5:57PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 110 | 25 | 28 | 17 | 22 | 14 | 34 | 37 | 20 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | N 11 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 13 | N 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 26 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 22 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 204 | 184 | 244 | 255 | 213 | 214 | 215 | 194 | 101 | 143 | 137 | 181 | 229 | 204 | 166 | 199 | 144 | 108 | 120 | 120 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 1777 | 1237 | 1176 | 1777 | 807 | 9 | 1858 | 495 | 1176 | 339 | 1178 | 1176 | 1795 | 495 | 715 | 1858 | 482 | 480 | 1858 | 642 |
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