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Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 08 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 Friday (May 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Barra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 15th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Barra over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | |
65 | 98 | 338 | 557 | 942 | 921 | 1271 | 865 | 408 | 285 | 202 | 92 | 86 | 58 | 22 | 56 | 96 | 374 | 440 | 1490 | 1386 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:25PM2.55m | 9:22AM2.37m | 9:50PM2.51m | 10:51AM2.40m | 11:12PM2.57m | 12:00PM2.51m | 00:16AM2.69m | 12:54PM2.67m | 1:09AM2.85m | 1:40PM2.84m | 1:56AM3.01m | 2:23PM3.00m | 2:40AM3.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:47AM1.42m | 3:07PM1.52m | 3:56AM1.44m | 4:19PM1.51m | 5:07AM1.37m | 5:29PM1.42m | 6:10AM1.24m | 6:29PM1.27m | 7:04AM1.08m | 7:22PM1.10m | 7:52AM0.92m | 8:11PM0.93m | 8:37AM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | 8:44 |
— | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 13 | SW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNW 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 37 | 98 | 338 | 180 | 143 | 95 | 114 | 336 | 313 | 285 | 105 | 92 | 86 | 34 | 20 | 44 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | NW 7 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 16 | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 14 | 154 | 107 | 91 | 45 | 29 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 202 | 10 | 10 | 58 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | N 7 | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | W 16 | — | SW 16 | NNW 9 | W 11 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 65 | 48 | 113 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 | — | 10 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SE 4 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | SE 2 | SW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | — | 57 | 35 | 557 | 942 | 921 | 1271 | 865 | 408 | 269 | — | 71 | 71 | — | 1 | 56 | 96 | 374 | 440 | 1490 | 1386 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 135 | 148 | 222 | 231 | 231 | 222 | 228 | 148 | 216 | 0 | 32 | 262 | 0 | 9 | 246 | 223 | 299 | 536 | 676 | 787 |
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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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