Praia da Barra surf break

Praia da Barra surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 01 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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Friday (May 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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+)10PM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 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 Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
8
1.2
NNW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
6
2
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.2
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
716
562
424
272
232
194
191
181
102
251
216
316
295
374
389
242
241
352
165
178
99
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
W
5
SE
15
S
20
SW
10
SSE
5
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
25
NW
25
N
20
N
30
NNW
30
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
5
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
glassy
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:04PM3.09m
4:19AM3.06m
4:35PM3.09m
4:51AM2.99m
5:05PM3.06m
5:21AM2.90m
5:36PM2.98m
5:53AM2.80m
6:07PM2.88m
6:28AM2.67m
6:42PM2.77m
7:08AM2.55m
7:25PM2.65m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.90m
10:07AM0.90m
10:26PM0.90m
10:39AM0.93m
11:01PM0.94m
11:12AM0.99m
11:37PM1.01m
11:48AM1.09m
00:15AM1.11m
12:26PM1.20m
00:58AM1.23m
1:10PM1.33m
1:47AM1.34m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:33
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
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8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
1
Temp °C
16
16
15
16
17
16
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
13
14
12
13
15
13
10
12
11
9
10
8
8
8
10
7
8
10
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
8
1.2
NNW
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.7
NW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.7
NW
8
Energy kJ
716
562
424
272
232
194
191
181
102
251
4
4
3
7
13
6
6
6
75
7
67
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
7
0.5
NW
10
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
209
154
108
96
124
88
50
31
50
9
3
6
2
6
2
5
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
W
4
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.4
WSW
7
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
4
1
4
4
7
7
20
6
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.8
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
6
2
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.2
NNW
6
Energy kJ
6
11
73
216
316
295
374
389
242
241
352
165
178
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
149
0
3
216
0
54
216
54
117
216
98
112
216
246
411
236
61
0
156
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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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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