Pico da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Alagoas, Brazil)

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Pico da Barra Surf Guide

Pico da Barra in Alagoas is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the west northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.

Pico da Barra Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	inconsistent	28.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Pico da Barra:

The best conditions reported for surf at Pico da Barra occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Pico da Barra (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Pico da Barra with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in May while 54% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 25% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

21%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

54%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

25%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Pico da Barra Location Map

Interactive Pico da Barra surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Pico da Barra is Zumbi Dos Palmares (Maceio) Airport (MCZ) in Brazil, which is 20 km (12 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Pico da Barra is Guararapes (Recife) Airport (REC), also in Brazil, 191 km (119 miles) away.

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Pico da Barra Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 02:44 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	0AM	3AM	6AM	9AM
Wave (m)	S	S	S	S
Period (s)	14	13	18	18
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	on	on	on	on

Tides at Pico da Barra

Current tide and informaton

For Maceio, Brazil, 2 km from Pico da Barra.

Next High Water: 06:23am | 1.67m

Next Low Water: 12:36pm | 0.44m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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low tide

Pico da Barra Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.2 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Pico da Barra won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 28.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite