10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Fortaleza Iracema, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
Fortaleza Iracema is an urban reef break in Ceará's capital, offering hollow, powerful waves over a flat rock shelf. The wave can be fast and punchy when NE swells arrive, and the city setting means easy access to food, lodging, and nightlife. Booties are recommended due to the sharp reef.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 45/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 27/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 82° is 15° off optimal 67°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 118° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (82°), size (1.2m), or wind (17 km/h from 118°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 82° (E) at 9s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 74° is 7° off optimal 67°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 115° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (74°), size (1.1m), or wind (19 km/h from 115°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 74° (ENE) at 9s period
Good alignment: Swell from 63° is 4° off optimal 67°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.5m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (63°), size (0.9m), or wind (20 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 63° (ENE) at 8s period
Good alignment: Swell from 69° is 2° off optimal 67°, still within prime range.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Surfable but not special at Fortaleza Iracema. The 1.1m swell from 69° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 69° (ENE) at 12s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 67° is within 5° of optimal 67°.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 108° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (67°), size (1.0m), or wind (19 km/h from 108°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 67° (ENE) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 77° is 10° off optimal 67°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 110° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (77°), size (1.2m), or wind (18 km/h from 110°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 77° (ENE) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 84° is 17° off optimal 67°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (84°), size (1.0m), or wind (14 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 84° (E) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 90° is 23° off optimal 67°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 110° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (90°), size (1.1m), or wind (15 km/h from 110°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 90° (E) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 91° is 24° off optimal 67°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 114° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (91°), size (1.1m), or wind (18 km/h from 114°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 91° (E) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 15° is 52° off optimal 67°, barely within workable range 22°-112°.
Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Poor conditions at Fortaleza Iracema. Either swell direction (15°), size (0.3m), or wind (19 km/h from 115°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 15° (NNE) at 10s period
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