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praia da barra Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
04:42am

Swell

1ft

Offshore wind

Off

2mph

Falling tide

Low

09:12am

Weather

24°C

No wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s	1ft 11s	On 3mph 5mph	1ft 11s	26°C
2ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 11s	25°C
1-2ft 8s	1ft 10s	Off 2mph 2mph	1ft 10s	24°C
1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Off 3mph 3mph	1ft 8s	24°C
1ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 2mph 4mph	1ft 9s	26°C
1ft 10s	1ft 7s	Cross 1mph 5mph	1ft 7s	32°C
0-1ft 12s	1ft 8s	On 4mph 6mph	1ft 8s	34°C
Flat	1ft 10s	On 6mph 7mph	1ft 10s	31°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	25°C
Flat	Cross 5mph 9mph	Flat	27°C
Flat	Off 5mph 11mph	Flat	33°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 5mph 7mph	Flat	25°C
Flat	Off 6mph 8mph	Flat	27°C
Flat	Cross 7mph 7mph	Flat	33°C

Tuesday 21 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 7s	1ft 5s	On 3mph 5mph	1ft 5s	24°C 0.05mm/h
0-3ft 9s	1ft 5s	On 4mph 6mph	1ft 5s	25°C 0.15mm/h
4ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	On 4mph 5mph	0-1ft 10s	26°C 0.48mm/h

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	2ft 13s	Cross 3mph 5mph	2ft 13s	24°C
4ft 11s	2ft 13s	Cross 3mph 4mph	2ft 13s	24°C 0.1mm/h
4ft 11s	2ft 12s	Cross 4mph 5mph	2ft 12s	26°C 0.19mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1-2ft 7s	23°C
3ft 10s	2ft 11s	Off 3mph 5mph	2ft 11s	24°C
2-3ft 8s	2ft 9s	Cross 3mph 6mph	2ft 9s	29°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 10mph	1ft 9s	24°C
1-2ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 7mph 14mph	1ft 8s	26°C
1-2ft 9s	1ft 7s	Off 8mph 15mph	1ft 7s	31°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	1ft 6s	Off 5mph 6mph	1ft 6s	25°C
1ft 7s	1ft 6s	Off 5mph 8mph	1ft 6s	26°C
1ft 7s	1ft 6s	Off 5mph 10mph	1ft 6s	30°C

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 6s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 6s	25°C 0.5mm/h
Flat	1ft 6s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 6s	26°C 0.44mm/h
0-1ft 6s	1ft 6s	On 3mph 4mph	1ft 6s	26°C 0.57mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

As a surfing expert, I can tell you that Praia da Barra in Brazil is a great place for both beginners and professionals. It is considered a haven for wave riders because of its reliable and consistent waves. The beach's geographical location plays a key role in providing a unique surfing experience throughout the year. The sandbar that sits along the coast of Praia da Barra is what defines a significant part of the surf conditions here. It helps form off-shore sandbanks which cause the waves to break perfectly left and right, making it a sensible choice for surfers of all skill levels. Rapid and somewhat unpredictable, the waves are likely to challenge the skills of even the seasoned surfers. And for beginners, it becomes an outstanding venue to learn the ropes. The waves generally break at waist-high to slightly overhead sizes. Moreover, the tides play a significant role in the surf at Praia da Barra. Wave conditions become optimal as the tide begins to recede. This incoming/outgoing tidal movement marries with the solid swells to whip up some of the best surfable waves one can find in Brazil. High tide suggests stronger current and larger waves, which may not be ideal for inexperienced individuals but will provide a thrill to the veterans of the sport. Furthermore, wind conditions in Praia da Barra can make or break a surfing session. Light wind condition is favored as it offers cleaner, more formed waves. Northern winds are prevalent during spring, summer and fall, making the water surface smoother to ride on. Even the southern winds that blow during winter offer choppy yet fun surfing experience. The surfing season in Praia da Barra is fairly extensive, with the best conditions for surfing appearing between April to November. During these months, the direction of the swells and winds best suit surfers who seek thrilling and enjoyable sessions. In summary, Praia da Barra ensures an engaging and fulfilling surfing experience throughout the year thanks to its reliable waves, diverse wind conditions and extensive surfing seasons. It is a beach that caters to everyone, from the novice to the professional, and has a unique charm that draws surfers from all around the world.