Praia da Barra surf break

Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 WEST
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Praia da Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia da Barra sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Barra this week:

The surf forecast for Praia da Barra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Barra in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 4th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 8th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Barra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
4
2
4
3
1
4
4
0
2
4
0
0
!
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WNW
1.4
NW
2.1
NW
2.2
NW
2
WNW
2.4
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.8
NW
1.4
NW
3
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.4
WNW
2.4
NW
Period(s) (?)151312121214141313131219171616151413131214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2837111337141111772350288619511365107555159301003382161054690834443210317035792284
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
0
E
10
SE
15
W
5
N
5
N
15
NNW
5
E
15
SSE
25
SSW
15
S
20
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
20
N
35
NNW
25
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:01PM
3.15
5:16AM
3.15
5:30PM
3.09
5:45AM
3.02
5:58PM
3.00
6:13AM
2.87
6:27PM
2.87
6:43AM
2.70
6:58PM
2.73
7:18AM
2.53
7:37PM
2.57
8:10AM
2.37
8:44PM
2.43
10:04AM
2.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:52PM
0.80
11:08AM
0.84
11:24PM
0.86
11:39AM
0.93
11:58PM
0.96
12:12PM
1.05
12:34AM
1.10
12:48PM
1.20
1:15AM
1.26
1:30PM
1.37
2:05AM
1.42
2:24PM
1.53
3:11AM
1.54
Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise--7:13--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:05
Sunset8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------8341------
Temp. °C161821181517181926241912111111121211121211
Feels °C (?)11141714141313152118159655446577
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Information about the Praia da Barra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia 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 Praia da Barra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia 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 (Praia 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 Praia 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.

Praia da Barra is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Ilhavo. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ilhavo. Ilhavo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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