Surf Forecasts:
Barra Velha surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 2,268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Velha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Barra Velha.
First things first, the water temp is 68°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. You’ll notice it.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t roll in until Wednesday the 9th. The morning is looking clean with a glassy ocean and a 4ft easterly swell. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but with no wind and moderate wave energy (204), it’s a good time for a beginner-plus spot.
The standout of the whole run is shaping up for Monday the 14th afternoon. We’ve got a 6ft easterly swell with a 7-second period, but the real key is the cross-offshore wind from the WSW at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate (739), and the forecast is for very good surf. That’s the session to mark.
After that, Tuesday the 15th morning keeps the clean vibes with a gentle offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. A 3ft groundswell from the ESE with an 11-second period will have some shape. The energy is moderate (388).
Then, on Wednesday the 16th morning, we get another glassy morning with a 5ft SSE swell. The period is 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (701). Another very good session.
There’s a gap of small, messy surf from Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 13th. On Sunday the 13th morning, the swell jumps up to 8ft from the SSE, with a long 13-second period and strong energy (2761). That’s a big, powerful groundswell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it marginal. At that size, it’s only for experts, and the beach and point setup might be better for the kite surfers.
The last highlight is on Tuesday the 22nd morning. A 6ft easterly swell with a moderate 8-second period, but the cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 3 mph will clean it up. The energy is moderate (630), and the forecast is for very good surf. That’s a Monday morning (the 22nd) to keep an eye on, though it’s a long way out.
Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 492 | 124 | 156 | 63 | 48 | 68 | 169 | 191 | 161 | 120 | 99 | 95 | 105 | 108 | 112 | 109 | 87 | 242 | 1990 | 838 | 836 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:45PM1.10m | 00:11AM0.91m | 1:14PM1.15m | 00:49AM1.04m | 1:43PM1.17m | 1:24AM1.14m | 2:11PM1.16m | 1:58AM1.21m | 2:38PM1.14m | 2:32AM1.23m | 3:04PM1.09m | 3:06AM1.20m | 3:28PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.38m | 7:15AM0.05m | 7:59PM0.38m | 7:45AM0.00m | 8:15PM0.38m | 8:08AM0.00m | 8:14PM0.37m | 8:21AM0.04m | 8:04PM0.32m | 8:29AM0.10m | 8:11PM0.25m | 8:40AM0.16m | 8:31PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 18 | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 28 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 170 | 124 | 156 | 21 | 24 | 68 | 169 | 191 | 161 | 120 | 99 | 95 | 105 | 108 | 112 | 109 | 87 | 90 | 732 | 838 | 836 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 14 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 48 | 34 | 35 | 50 | 52 | 42 | 85 | 66 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 114 | 39 | 37 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | S 9 | — | SE 17 | S 10 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 11 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | — | 6 | — | 11 | 48 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 22 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 492 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 59 | 242 | 1990 | — | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 87 | 87 | 84 | 84 | 175 |
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