Praia da Barra Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.64° N 8.75° W

Praia da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Barra sea temperature is
17.5°C
0.5° 

Praia da Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia da Barra surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with NW swell.

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 (Oct 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Oct 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
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13
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12
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2.3
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1594
834
704
1422
1255
1142
592
435
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494
2212
1839
2717
2686
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Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
NNW
5
NNW
0
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NNW
10
NE
15
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10
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5
ENE
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NNW
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20
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SSW
25
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NNE
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High Tide
7:10PM2.51m
7:29AM2.57m
8:08PM2.35m
8:43AM2.43m
10:02PM2.26m
10:39AM2.40m
11:41PM2.33m
12:01PM2.50m
00:42AM2.49m
12:56PM2.66m
1:26AM2.66m
1:38PM2.84m
2:04AM2.84m
Low Tide
1:01PM1.27m
1:13AM1.38m
1:52PM1.43m
2:08AM1.54m
2:59PM1.55m
3:23AM1.64m
4:24PM1.58m
4:51AM1.63m
5:45PM1.48m
6:06AM1.50m
6:44PM1.31m
7:00AM1.32m
7:29PM1.13m
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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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