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Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 12 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
16.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Barra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 16 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | |
82 | 56 | 45 | 90 | 96 | 316 | 717 | 1392 | 1186 | 871 | 1237 | 658 | 508 | 388 | 188 | 264 | 653 | 932 | 666 | 466 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:09AM2.85m | 1:40PM2.84m | 1:56AM3.01m | 2:23PM3.00m | 2:40AM3.14m | 3:05PM3.14m | 3:24AM3.22m | 3:47PM3.24m | 4:08AM3.24m | 4:29PM3.28m | 4:54AM3.19m | 5:14PM3.26m | 5:42AM3.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM1.27m | 7:04AM1.08m | 7:22PM1.10m | 7:52AM0.92m | 8:11PM0.93m | 8:37AM0.80m | 8:57PM0.79m | 9:20AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.70m | 10:04AM0.71m | 10:29PM0.67m | 10:48AM0.76m | 11:17PM0.71m | 11:34AM0.86m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 |
 | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | 8:47 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | SW 5 | NNW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | — | NW 9 | W 16 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 16 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
 kJ | 82 | 32 | 45 | 90 | 7 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | — | 332 | 5 | 18 | 37 | 264 | 653 | 932 | 666 | 466 | 290 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | NNW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | NW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 15 |
| kJ | 43 | 56 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 81 | 47 | 20 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 96 | 316 | 717 | 1392 | 1186 | 871 | 1237 | 658 | 508 | 388 | 188 | 192 | 264 | — | — | 8 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 2 | 2 | 319 | 48 | 770 | 299 | 715 | 754 | 236 | 216 | 74 | 216 | 216 | 131 | 216 | 63 | 0 | 216 | 54 | 54 |
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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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