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Barra Velha Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Norte (41 surf breaks) /
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Barra Velha surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barra Velha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra Velha sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra Velha this week:
The surf forecast for Barra Velha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra Velha in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 27th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 28th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 28th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Velha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tue 2 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | |
34 | 22 | 432 | 808 | 120 | 95 | 71 | 54 | 33 | 23 | 93 | 308 | 162 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 103 | 62 | 43 | 65 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:31PM0.92m | 11:51AM0.99m | 00:09AM0.95m | 12:38PM1.05m | 00:44AM0.97m | 1:20PM1.09m | 1:19AM0.97m | 2:00PM1.10m | 1:53AM0.96m | 2:39PM1.10m | 2:26AM0.95m | 3:17PM1.08m | 3:01AM0.95m | 3:56PM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:06AM0.36m | 6:30PM0.34m | 6:22AM0.28m | 6:55PM0.35m | 6:41AM0.21m | 7:17PM0.37m | 7:04AM0.16m | 7:39PM0.39m | 7:31AM0.12m | 8:03PM0.41m | 8:00AM0.11m | 8:28PM0.43m | 8:34AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 18 | 9 | 141 | 270 | 120 | 95 | 71 | 54 | 33 | 23 | 93 | 308 | 162 | 44 | 43 | 30 | 103 | 62 | 12 | 50 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | S 13 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 34 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 47 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 8 | E 7 | S 9 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | S 12 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 26 | 13 | 14 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 22 | 432 | 808 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 65 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 80 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 12 | 0 | 80 | 134 | 12 | 12 |
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Information about the Barra Velha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra Velha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra Velha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra Velha 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 Velha) 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 Velha 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.
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