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Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal
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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
14.7° 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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Barra over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6019 | 4363 | 2454 | 1387 | 747 | 1402 | 2326 | 1565 | 2334 | 4634 | 4227 | 7424 | 4429 | 5000 | 5270 | 3257 | 2340 | 1341 | 2094 | 1906 | 1230 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross | on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 2.57 | 8:10AM 2.37 | 8:44PM 2.43 | 10:04AM 2.27 | 10:48PM 2.39 | 11:53AM 2.33 | 12:15AM 2.50 | 12:57PM 2.49 | 1:12AM 2.68 | 1:43PM 2.68 | 1:55AM 2.88 | 2:22PM 2.87 | 2:35AM 3.07 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:30PM 1.37 | 2:05AM 1.42 | 2:24PM 1.53 | 3:11AM 1.54 | 3:38PM 1.63 | 4:36AM 1.57 | 5:06PM 1.61 | 5:59AM 1.47 | 6:22PM 1.48 | 7:01AM 1.28 | 7:17PM 1.28 | 7:48AM 1.08 | 8:02PM 1.07 | ||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
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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.











