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Barra do Ceara surfForecast / Ceará / Brazil
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra do Ceara this week:
The surf forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra do Ceara in the next 12 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 03) at 9AM.
Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 10th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Ceara over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 |
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Energy (?) | 221 | 180 | 184 | 235 | 235 | 402 | 208 | 176 | 172 | 122 | 96 | 170 | 265 | 217 | 282 | 269 | 367 | 293 | 224 | 213 | 452 | 469 | 503 | 581 | 404 | 401 | 505 | 430 | 432 | 453 | 347 | 289 | 205 | 151 | 151 | 115 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:36PM 2.07 | 8:48AM 2.12 | 9:39PM 1.87 | 9:56AM 1.92 | 11:09PM 1.75 | 11:36AM 1.82 | 12:50AM 1.78 | 1:13PM 1.88 | 2:00AM 1.92 | 2:18PM 2.01 | 2:47AM 2.07 | 3:03PM 2.15 | 3:23AM 2.22 | 3:40PM 2.27 | 3:54AM 2.33 | 4:12PM 2.37 | 4:23AM 2.43 | 4:42PM 2.43 | 4:51AM 2.49 | 5:11PM 2.45 | 5:19AM 2.51 | 5:41PM 2.44 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:14PM 0.34 | 2:27AM 0.64 | 3:11PM 0.55 | 3:31AM 0.84 | 4:30PM 0.73 | 5:08AM 0.94 | 6:11PM 0.77 | 6:51AM 0.88 | 7:32PM 0.69 | 8:00AM 0.72 | 8:26PM 0.57 | 8:47AM 0.55 | 9:06PM 0.45 | 9:23AM 0.39 | 9:39PM 0.35 | 9:56AM 0.26 | 10:09PM 0.28 | 10:26AM 0.17 | 10:38PM 0.23 | 10:54AM 0.11 | 11:06PM 0.22 | 11:24AM 0.09 | 11:34PM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - |
Rain (mm) | 5 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | 7 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C (?) | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Barra do Ceara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra do Ceara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra do Ceara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra do Ceara 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 (Barra do Ceara) 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 Barra do Ceara 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.
Barra do Ceara is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Fortaleza. If you plan a holiday in Ceará, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fortaleza. Fortaleza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.