Praia da Barra surf break

Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 24 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
16.4° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 25th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
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
2
1
3
3
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
149
143
272
599
848
669
658
492
281
208
154
200
142
115
67
144
108
746
718
260
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
WNW
5
S
5
SW
10
NW
5
ESE
5
SW
20
NW
5
NNE
0
SSE
20
NW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
SW
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
20
NNW
25
N
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:06AM2.55m
11:26PM2.75m
12:09PM2.60m
00:28AM2.79m
1:03PM2.69m
1:20AM2.83m
1:48PM2.78m
2:05AM2.87m
2:28PM2.87m
2:46AM2.89m
3:06PM2.95m
3:23AM2.90m
3:41PM3.00m
3:59AM2.89m
Low Tide
4:17AM1.30m
4:32PM1.44m
5:27AM1.31m
5:42PM1.41m
6:27AM1.27m
6:42PM1.33m
7:15AM1.22m
7:32PM1.24m
7:55AM1.16m
8:14PM1.16m
8:32AM1.11m
8:53PM1.09m
9:06AM1.06m
9:30PM1.04m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:57
8:57
Temp °C
21
19
18
22
19
19
25
25
26
29
26
26
23
20
22
19
18
17
16
16
15
19
19
18
19
18
19
23
22
23
26
22
26
21
19
23
19
17
16
16
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.1
SW
14
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
201
149
143
183
599
848
669
658
492
281
208
154
200
142
115
67
144
108
11
8
260
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
6
0.5
WNW
6
0.2
NNW
6
0.8
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
9
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
NW
13
0.8
NNW
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.3
W
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.1
SW
15
0.2
W
15
Energy kJ
15
17
4
272
113
15
12
12
10
7
21
3
9
10
18
29
20
9
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
17
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
1
7
12
6
6
3
3
10
23
9
7
14
21
22
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
S
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
NW
4
1.6
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.2
NNW
6
Energy kJ
2
3
2
11
746
718
84
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
3
135
3
0
149
0
0
156
0
0
117
3
50
267
98
112
154
0
54
224
224
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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