Praia da Barra Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.64° N 8.75° W

Praia da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Barra sea temperature is
16.1°C
1.4° 

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 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 29th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 29th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 31st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
0.7
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.4
WNW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1712
1071
583
488
313
198
572
876
833
745
1384
1030
816
700
591
430
202
130
96
85
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
NE
5
E
15
NNW
5
NNE
5
ESE
15
NW
5
SE
10
ESE
15
NNW
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
NW
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
NNW
10
E
Wind State
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glassy
glassy
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glassy
glassy
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cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:21PM3.16m
4:40AM3.16m
5:06PM3.00m
5:25AM3.03m
6:00PM2.80m
6:21AM2.87m
7:08PM2.61m
7:35AM2.73m
8:39PM2.49m
9:07AM2.67m
10:09PM2.51m
10:31AM2.73m
11:20PM2.62m
Low Tide
10:21PM0.79m
10:47AM0.79m
11:05PM0.94m
11:37AM0.94m
11:55PM1.14m
12:35PM1.11m
00:54AM1.32m
1:45PM1.27m
2:07AM1.46m
3:10PM1.34m
3:33AM1.49m
4:36PM1.29m
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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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