Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Ceara surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 188 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. 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 | 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a bit of a flat spell we’re looking at here. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. There’s not a single session I’d recommend paddling out for.
The only spot in the frame is Barra do Ceara, a beginner-friendly beach break that’s exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the problem is the swell. It’s weak, small, and short-period windswell from the east, coming in at a measly 4 ft to 5 ft with a period of only 6 to 7 seconds. That’s not going to produce anything with any push or shape. The combined energy is low too, sitting in the 100 to 200 range (107 to 341) – that’s weak, mushy stuff. On top of that, the wind is a consistent cross-shore breeze at 12 to 18 mph, which is just going to chop it all up. There’s a few mornings where it goes cross-offshore, which cleans it up a touch, but the underlying swell is so poor it doesn’t matter.
There’s one day, on the 10th of September, where the swell picks up a bit to 6 ft, but the period is still short and the wind is a fresh 18 mph. It’s still going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about. Keep the board in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 132 | 103 | 144 | 120 | 145 | 165 | 130 | 160 | 155 | 108 | 94 | 99 | 80 | 106 | 123 | 106 | 109 | 108 | 108 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:28PM2.49m | 7:57AM2.36m | 8:11PM2.39m | 8:46AM2.19m | 9:01PM2.24m | 9:46AM2.01m | 10:07PM2.08m | 11:07AM1.89m | 11:34PM1.99m | 12:44PM1.88m | 1:09AM2.02m | 2:04PM2.00m | 2:24AM2.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.14m | 1:53PM0.35m | 2:23AM0.27m | 2:40PM0.51m | 3:20AM0.42m | 3:41PM0.68m | 4:34AM0.57m | 5:05PM0.80m | 6:07AM0.62m | 6:43PM0.78m | 7:34AM0.54m | 8:03PM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 30 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 | — | E 10 | N 11 | E 10 | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 132 | 103 | 144 | 120 | 145 | 165 | 130 | 160 | 155 | 108 | 94 | 99 | 80 | 106 | 123 | 106 | 109 | 108 | 108 | 113 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2151 | 482 | 1036 | 2171 | 1858 | 1834 | 1777 | 1200 | 1030 | 1795 | 551 | 1030 | 1795 | 495 | 1030 | 1847 | 1200 | 1030 | 2151 | 1237 |
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