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Lat Long: 3.69° S 38.59° W

Barra do Ceara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra do Ceara sea temperature is
27.7°C
1.1° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 278 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 13th Oct)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 Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
209
144
206
278
208
200
212
161
157
123
110
114
126
104
131
152
152
153
171
149
145
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:30PM2.56m
5:54AM2.42m
6:00PM2.50m
6:25AM2.33m
6:32PM2.40m
6:59AM2.21m
7:06PM2.28m
7:37AM2.07m
7:46PM2.12m
8:24AM1.92m
8:37PM1.97m
9:29AM1.80m
9:51PM1.84m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.20m
11:36PM0.07m
11:46AM0.26m
00:08AM0.14m
12:17PM0.35m
00:41AM0.25m
12:50PM0.47m
1:18AM0.39m
1:28PM0.62m
2:02AM0.55m
2:16PM0.77m
3:00AM0.69m
3:25PM0.89m
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Temp °C
28
28
26
28
27
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
27
Feels °C
27
28
26
27
26
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
27
27
26
26
26
27
27
26
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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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