Praia da Barra surf break

Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 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
16.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Praia da Barra surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,256 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (May 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 3rd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
W
13
0.8
W
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.4
NNW
6
1.6
WNW
13
1.7
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.7
NNW
6
2.1
NW
6
1.4
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
125
90
166
194
167
145
750
814
698
699
565
350
208
160
184
316
642
1256
658
308
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
15
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
20
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:28PM2.87m
2:46AM2.89m
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
Low Tide
7:55AM1.16m
8:14PM1.16m
8:32AM1.11m
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
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:55
8:57
8:57
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:00
Temp °C
19
16
15
17
16
15
15
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
18
17
16
19
13
13
17
14
13
13
12
11
12
12
16
15
11
13
10
10
10
14
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
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
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
W
12
1.4
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
200
125
74
85
194
167
141
750
814
698
699
565
350
208
160
86
70
642
1256
658
308
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SW
15
0.5
W
13
0.8
W
11
0.3
NW
9
0.1
SW
15
0.5
W
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
SW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.9
WNW
13
Energy kJ
1
9
90
166
13
9
96
8
8
8
7
7
7
11
10
26
9
8
8
273
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
16
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
W
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
9
5
25
31
21
9
9
7
3
5
9
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NW
4
1.2
NNW
5
1
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
5
1.7
NNW
6
2.1
NW
6
2.2
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
6
1
NNW
5
1.7
NNW
6
Energy kJ
2
24
78
71
149
145
127
271
136
143
190
179
171
95
184
316
453
123
44
191
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
54
224
112
96
216
79
224
216
216
299
236
74
396
355
370
398
236
216
221
246
355
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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