Surf Forecasts:
Barra Velha surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with 767 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E 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 (Aug 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Velha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 60 | 71 | 68 | 51 | 25 | 25 | 316 | 170 | 120 | 87 | 116 | 205 | 304 | 541 | 619 | 466 | 308 | 246 | 161 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:36AM0.75m | 2:50PM0.70m | 7:03PM0.67m | 9:45AM0.74m | 1:55PM0.72m | 9:18PM0.65m | 11:39AM0.84m | 11:01PM0.73m | 12:21PM0.95m | 11:56PM0.84m | 12:53PM1.04m | 00:35AM0.96m | 1:24PM1.12m | 1:09AM1.06m | |||||
Low Tide | 11:12PM0.36m | 11:21AM0.60m | 5:36PM0.67m | 00:11AM0.44m | 12:20PM0.72m | 6:20PM0.59m | 5:26AM0.40m | 6:45PM0.51m | 6:09AM0.29m | 7:07PM0.44m | 6:43AM0.19m | 7:26PM0.39m | 7:12AM0.11m | 7:45PM0.35m | |||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 60 | 71 | 68 | 51 | 25 | 25 | 60 | 49 | 120 | 87 | 116 | 205 | 304 | 541 | 619 | 466 | 308 | 246 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 11 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | NE 6 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 47 | 53 | 40 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 12 | E 12 | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 67 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 316 | 170 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 732 | 0 | 88 | 25 | 0 | 43 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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