
Surf Forecasts:
Pico da Barra surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Pico da Barra in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Tuesday 24 Nov, 3AM (local time) – 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Pico da Barra before Thursday 26 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 3ft (0.9m), 12s on Tuesday 24 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pico da Barra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pico da Barra in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pico da Barra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 37 | 44 | 80 | 78 | 91 | 146 | 117 | 123 | 88 | 84 | 91 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 75 | 83 | 59 | 66 | 100 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:19PM1.93m | 4:43AM1.95m | 4:54PM1.87m | 5:19AM1.86m | 5:30PM1.80m | 5:56AM1.76m | 6:08PM1.71m | 6:35AM1.66m | 6:50PM1.62m | 7:18AM1.55m | 7:39PM1.53m | 8:13AM1.46m | 8:44PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20AM0.21m | 10:33PM0.13m | 10:54AM0.28m | 11:09PM0.21m | 11:30AM0.35m | 11:47PM0.30m | 12:06PM0.44m | 00:26AM0.41m | 12:46PM0.52m | 1:09AM0.52m | 1:31PM0.61m | 2:01AM0.62m | 2:29PM0.68m | ||||||||
4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SSE 8 |
9 | 9 | 30 | 80 | 76 | 88 | 146 | 117 | 123 | 88 | 84 | 80 | 51 | 36 | 47 | 20 | 19 | 59 | 11 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 7 | S 17 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 5 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 13 | S 20 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 16 | S 11 | S 15 | S 13 | — | S 18 | S 12 |
1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 5 | NNE 3 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 |
24 | 37 | 44 | 71 | 78 | 91 | 84 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 91 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 75 | 83 | 8 | 66 | 100 | 105 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1283 | 661 | 646 | 625 | 1109 | 625 | 625 | 1270 | 661 | 468 | 1194 | 624 | 468 | 1194 | 646 | 468 | 1599 | 483 | 468 | 627 | 624 |
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Information about the Pico da Barra Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pico da Barra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pico da Barra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pico da Barra 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 (Pico da Barra) 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 Pico da Barra 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.
Pico da Barra is 6 km (4 miles) from Maceio. If you plan a holiday in Alagoas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maceio. Maceio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










