Praia do Frances surf break

Praia do Frances surfForecast / Alagoas / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -03
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Praia do Frances surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia do Frances sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Frances over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
8
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
18
1
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.8
S
15
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.3
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
SE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
187
311
600
406
279
270
270
184
184
239
262
359
252
231
264
264
186
186
206
159
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
10
E
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
SW
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
5:58PM1.68m
6:07AM1.70m
6:42PM1.58m
6:54AM1.62m
7:36PM1.50m
7:53AM1.57m
8:44PM1.47m
9:03AM1.56m
9:58PM1.50m
10:15AM1.62m
11:06PM1.60m
11:19AM1.73m
00:02AM1.73m
Low Tide
11:55PM0.56m
12:24PM0.49m
00:38AM0.66m
1:17PM0.59m
1:34AM0.75m
2:26PM0.66m
2:51AM0.80m
3:46PM0.66m
4:12AM0.78m
4:56PM0.59m
5:19AM0.68m
5:52PM0.46m
6:12AM0.55m
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
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5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
2
1
2
3
6
14
4
2
10
5
4
9
3
3
1
6
1
Temp °C
27
26
28
27
26
27
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
27
27
29
28
27
29
29
28
29
29
29
30
30
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
18
1
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
15
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
SE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
9
Energy kJ
45
187
311
600
406
100
209
131
19
18
46
24
17
252
231
264
264
186
186
206
159
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.7
S
12
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
S
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
14
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
5
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
7
16
141
98
103
279
3
3
85
78
68
37
27
42
18
31
19
83
78
82
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
7
0.6
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
8
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
6
0.1
SE
14
0.4
SSE
5
Energy kJ
4
1
20
70
32
31
55
62
83
15
7
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.4
ESE
8
0.6
SSE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.3
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
Energy kJ
164
137
165
238
51
270
270
184
184
239
262
359
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1268
609
1228
1179
240
608
1179
329
387
1255
329
629
329
329
377
36
0
0
733
75
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Alagoas
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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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.

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