
Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Frances surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Frances this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Frances over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Frances in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 20th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Frances over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Fri 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
221 | 136 | 402 | 237 | 261 | 229 | 215 | 184 | 321 | 261 | 252 | 134 | 110 | 226 | 162 | 184 | 251 | 244 | 191 | 139 | 162 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:46AM1.93m | 8:29PM1.71m | 8:44AM1.82m | 9:27PM1.65m | 9:46AM1.72m | 10:28PM1.61m | 10:51AM1.65m | 11:28PM1.61m | 11:55AM1.63m | 00:23AM1.63m | 12:52PM1.64m | 1:11AM1.68m | 1:41PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:35AM0.50m | 2:19PM0.37m | 2:34AM0.59m | 3:19PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.64m | 4:20PM0.56m | 4:45AM0.65m | 5:21PM0.60m | 5:48AM0.62m | 6:16PM0.59m | 6:43AM0.55m | 7:06PM0.56m | 7:31AM0.47m | ||||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
— | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | |
mm | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | S 16 | SE 8 | S 15 | ESE 8 | S 13 |
137 | 125 | 307 | 168 | 122 | 229 | 215 | 184 | 113 | 111 | 134 | 15 | 110 | 95 | 12 | 184 | 131 | 244 | 112 | 133 | 126 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 14 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 4 | S 18 | SSE 5 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 5 |
172 | 110 | 268 | 237 | 261 | 122 | 96 | 117 | 137 | 116 | 46 | 8 | 41 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 251 | 172 | 55 | 139 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 5 | N 8 | SSE 8 | N 8 | ESE 9 | N 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 12 | SSE 17 | — | S 8 | — | S 15 | — |
23 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 63 | — | 22 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 59 | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 |
221 | 136 | 402 | 109 | 93 | 41 | — | — | 321 | 261 | 252 | 134 | — | 226 | 162 | — | 191 | — | 191 | 13 | 162 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 329 | 387 | 166 | 329 | 1179 | 22 | 0 | 1179 | 329 | 295 | 1179 | 608 | 608 | 1179 | 608 | 609 | 1584 | 387 | 329 | 11 |
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Information about the Praia do Frances Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Frances provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Frances can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Frances 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 do Frances) 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 do Frances 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 do Frances is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Marechal Deodoro. If you plan a holiday in Alagoas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Marechal Deodoro. Marechal Deodoro has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










