Praia da Barra surf break

Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 May 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
17.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Praia da Barra surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with W 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 Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. 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+) 7AM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 5th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.7
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.6
NNW
6
1.9
NW
6
2.3
NW
6
2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
13
3
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
194
167
147
750
814
698
604
486
332
208
160
166
243
426
1301
811
889
2537
2480
1766
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
20
NW
15
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
20
NW
0
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:06PM2.95m
3:23AM2.90m
3:41PM3.00m
3:59AM2.89m
4:15PM3.02m
4:33AM2.86m
4:49PM3.01m
5:08AM2.83m
5:23PM2.97m
5:43AM2.77m
5:57PM2.91m
6:20AM2.71m
6:34PM2.85m
Low Tide
8:53PM1.09m
9:06AM1.06m
9:30PM1.04m
9:41AM1.03m
10:07PM1.02m
10:17AM1.03m
10:44PM1.02m
10:53AM1.05m
11:22PM1.04m
11:31AM1.10m
00:01AM1.09m
12:11PM1.16m
00:43AM1.14m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:57
8:57
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:00
Temp °C
16
16
15
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
17
16
16
15
17
17
15
15
16
16
16
14
13
15
12
13
13
12
14
14
15
15
12
11
10
14
14
11
11
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
13
1.7
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
W
11
0.6
WNW
14
2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
13
3
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
57
194
167
141
750
814
698
604
486
332
208
160
110
63
165
1301
811
889
2537
2480
1766
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.4
NW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.6
WNW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.8
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
Energy kJ
166
29
8
147
8
8
8
7
7
7
10
5
6
9
8
8
21
7
269
514
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
30
21
9
9
7
3
10
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
5
1.3
NW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
5
1.6
NNW
6
1.9
NW
6
2.3
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
2.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
42
116
124
123
271
151
175
230
153
143
90
166
243
426
57
1995
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
54
216
112
117
236
74
299
236
216
299
236
216
411
216
221
395
216
131
224
221
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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