Surf Forecasts:
Barra Velha surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Velha over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 90 | 92 | 85 | 108 | 135 | 534 | 167 | 143 | 130 | 103 | 103 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:28PM0.94m | 9:32AM0.91m | 10:31PM0.96m | 10:43AM0.97m | 11:26PM0.96m | 11:47AM1.05m | 00:15AM0.95m | 12:44PM1.13m | 00:58AM0.93m | 1:37PM1.19m | 1:39AM0.91m | 2:27PM1.21m | 2:17AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.30m | 4:32AM0.48m | 4:42PM0.27m | 5:23AM0.40m | 5:47PM0.25m | 6:07AM0.33m | 6:48PM0.25m | 6:46AM0.26m | 7:47PM0.28m | 7:21AM0.20m | 8:44PM0.34m | 7:51AM0.15m | 9:39PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
12 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 90 | 92 | 85 | 108 | 33 | 224 | 167 | 143 | 130 | 103 | 103 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 7 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 92 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSE 6 | ENE 3 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | E 10 | ESE 12 | S 12 | ESE 12 |
6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 20 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 3 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | 135 | 534 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 125 | 80 | 80 | 134 | 43 | 80 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 |
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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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