Praia da Barra surf break

Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 22 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
15.2° 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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 22nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 22nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
3
3
1
3
3
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
12
1.6
NW
13
1.7
W
9
1.7
W
10
2.3
W
11
1.9
WSW
11
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
16
1.1
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1450
841
516
561
1300
846
596
586
492
241
194
109
82
61
72
53
35
260
543
458
628
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
W
5
E
5
NNE
20
NW
5
NNE
5
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
5
NNW
5
WSW
20
NNW
10
NNW
0
S
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
5
WNW
cross
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:54PM2.83m
8:46AM2.57m
9:14PM2.69m
10:19AM2.47m
10:46PM2.66m
11:45AM2.51m
00:05AM2.73m
12:51PM2.62m
1:06AM2.85m
1:41PM2.76m
1:55AM2.97m
2:22PM2.88m
2:37AM3.05m
Low Tide
1:24PM1.19m
2:05AM1.17m
2:25PM1.38m
3:19AM1.32m
3:42PM1.51m
4:49AM1.37m
5:11PM1.51m
6:13AM1.31m
6:28PM1.41m
7:13AM1.20m
7:24PM1.26m
7:58AM1.09m
8:07PM1.13m
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clear
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:37
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8:20
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
15
16
16
14
15
15
15
19
17
19
22
20
16
15
14
14
11
11
13
14
11
13
13
13
12
13
11
14
18
14
16
21
17
14
14
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
12
1.6
NW
13
1.7
W
9
1.7
W
10
2.3
W
11
1.9
WSW
11
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
16
1.1
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
1450
841
516
561
1300
846
596
586
492
241
194
85
80
58
72
53
35
260
543
458
628
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
1
WSW
7
0.9
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
W
8
0.9
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
5
Energy kJ
26
111
273
69
59
20
109
82
61
45
53
25
30
135
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.1
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.4
NW
8
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
8
14
8
47
25
4
26
16
52
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
4
0.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
2
3
8
18
22
13
119
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
3
221
0
0
216
0
0
216
54
54
224
0
0
131
31
0
216
54
54
221
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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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