Barra Velha Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 48.69° W

Barra Velha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra Velha sea temperature is
19.7°C
0.5° 

Barra Velha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barra Velha surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SE swell.

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 (Sep 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barra Velha in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 16th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 20th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 20th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Velha over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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0
1
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1
1
0
0
0
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2
2
1
2
1
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
11
1
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
NE
6
1.8
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
78
94
44
60
63
58
83
102
231
196
345
273
326
297
169
173
177
140
111
86
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
ENE
0
SE
5
SSW
10
ENE
0
E
0
SE
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
10
NE
5
N
5
SW
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
E
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
SE
10
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
4:31PM0.83m
5:47AM0.84m
3:07PM0.76m
7:07AM0.75m
2:10PM0.74m
3:10AM0.50m
1:28PM0.75m
8:47PM0.64m
11:22AM0.85m
10:35PM0.74m
11:54AM0.96m
11:29PM0.87m
12:24PM1.06m
00:07AM1.00m
Low Tide
9:43AM0.41m
9:58PM0.22m
10:09AM0.51m
10:35PM0.31m
10:36AM0.62m
11:25PM0.42m
3:41AM0.50m
5:58PM0.58m
5:03AM0.39m
6:13PM0.50m
5:43AM0.28m
6:31PM0.43m
6:16AM0.17m
6:51PM0.36m
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6:07
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Temp °C
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18
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19
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28
25
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Feels °C
17
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31
27
22
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22
17
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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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