Praia da Barra surf break

Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 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
16.7° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.9
NW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
14
1.2
SW
7
1.5
SW
8
1.8
SSW
8
2
SW
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.1
SW
8
1.3
NNW
11
1.8
NNW
11
2.1
NNW
11
2.3
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
286
338
450
300
198
138
63
53
95
42
65
124
262
353
585
848
469
382
800
970
903
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
15
N
25
NW
15
NNW
5
NW
15
W
5
SSE
15
S
10
WSW
30
SSE
35
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
30
SSE
35
NNW
30
NW
20
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:53AM2.80m
6:07PM2.88m
6:28AM2.67m
6:42PM2.77m
7:08AM2.55m
7:25PM2.65m
8:02AM2.44m
8:25PM2.55m
9:22AM2.37m
9:50PM2.51m
10:51AM2.40m
11:12PM2.57m
12:00PM2.51m
00:16AM2.69m
Low Tide
11:48AM1.09m
00:15AM1.11m
12:26PM1.20m
00:58AM1.23m
1:10PM1.33m
1:47AM1.34m
2:03PM1.44m
2:47AM1.42m
3:07PM1.52m
3:56AM1.44m
4:19PM1.51m
5:07AM1.37m
5:29PM1.42m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:22
6:22
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8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
5
2
4
13
4
2
5
1
1
5
Temp °C
14
15
14
14
15
14
15
15
14
17
16
14
17
16
14
15
16
14
13
14
13
12
11
9
10
10
10
13
12
12
13
14
8
11
9
8
9
10
8
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
1.5
NNW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
NW
10
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.9
NW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
1.2
SW
7
1.5
SW
8
0.8
NNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
1.4
SW
7
1.8
NNW
11
0.6
SW
6
2.3
NNW
9
Energy kJ
286
7
6
300
6
17
63
52
95
39
31
124
262
180
198
59
72
189
800
33
903
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NNW
9
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
NW
14
0.8
NNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
11
1
SW
7
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
6
Energy kJ
2
6
6
6
45
53
5
42
65
89
187
107
145
24
55
382
89
12
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.5
W
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
9
1
1
2
2
87
115
14
33
16
31
14
12
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
4
1.2
SSE
4
1.8
SSW
8
2
SW
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.1
SW
8
2.1
NNW
11
Energy kJ
338
450
198
138
3
12
49
353
585
848
469
970
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
Distance (km)
31
216
79
74
267
74
31
149
0
149
228
295
295
295
295
316
231
316
349
299
349
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
7
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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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