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Barra Beach surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
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Barra Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra Beach sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Barra Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 6 | S 18 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 6 | |
25 | 106 | 71 | 87 | 44 | 38 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 48 | 67 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 2:44PM2.49m | 3:01AM2.62m | 3:13PM2.60m | 3:28AM2.69m | 3:40PM2.66m | 3:55AM2.70m | 4:07PM2.68m | 4:22AM2.67m | 4:34PM2.64m | 4:50AM2.59m | 5:02PM2.56m | 5:18AM2.48m | 5:32PM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40AM0.41m | 8:51PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.29m | 9:20PM0.21m | 9:37AM0.22m | 9:49PM0.16m | 10:04AM0.20m | 10:17PM0.16m | 10:30AM0.22m | 10:44PM0.22m | 10:57AM0.29m | 11:12PM0.32m | 11:25AM0.40m | 11:41PM0.46m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 18 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | NNE 5 |
25 | 16 | 65 | 34 | 23 | 38 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 15 | ESE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | S 8 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 6 |
4 | 5 | 8 | 87 | 44 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 7 | S 20 | SE 7 | S 15 | S 18 | S 9 | S 13 | S 8 | — | — | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 11 |
— | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 48 | 67 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — |
64 | 106 | 71 | — | — | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 26 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 808 | 860 | 430 | 0 | 32 | 11 | 88 | 142 | 142 | 11 | 767 | 15 | 142 | 32 | 142 | 700 | 809 | 726 | 596 | 142 | 142 |
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Information about the Barra Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra Beach 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 Beach) 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 Beach 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 Beach is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Inhambane. If you plan a holiday in Inhambane, look for hotels and other accommodation in Inhambane. Inhambane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











