Surf Forecasts:
Barra Velha surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NE swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Velha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Barra Velha.
The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a few days of small, glassy waves on offer, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind until we get into the second week. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t forget the rubber.
The real standout window kicks off on the morning of the 27th of July. The swell builds to a solid 6ft from the East, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 413, which is a nice step up in power. The wind is light and offshore from the NW, making for clean, glassy conditions. This is the pick of the forecast for experienced surfers, but at 6ft, it’s getting a bit big for beginners. The morning session is where it’s at.
Before that, the mornings are providing the best opportunities. The morning of the 14th of July has a clean 4ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. The 15th and 18th also offer similar morning glass with 4ft and 4ft swells, respectively.
The 29th of July morning is a curious one. The swell is a tiny 2ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell from the SSE at 14 seconds. The energy reading is a deceptive 416, which tells you there’s a lot of push for a small wave. This is a point break or reef wave all day.
The afternoons fall apart with cross-onshore winds almost every day, so if you’re surfing, you’re getting up early.
For the rest of the first week, there are gaps of poor surf in the afternoons, but the glassy mornings keep the hope alive. The weekend of the 26th-27th is the go.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 292 | 261 | 281 | 250 | 157 | 116 | 116 | 109 | 145 | 195 | 488 | 229 | 252 | 320 | 202 | 211 | 288 | 180 | 144 | 190 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:06PM1.19m | 2:40AM1.00m | 3:44PM1.14m | 3:16AM1.05m | 4:19PM1.07m | 3:53AM1.07m | 4:53PM0.99m | 4:31AM1.05m | 5:26PM0.92m | 5:12AM1.01m | 6:00PM0.86m | 5:59AM0.93m | 6:37PM0.80m | 6:57AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.50m | 9:12AM0.05m | 10:12PM0.56m | 9:29AM0.07m | 9:08PM0.56m | 9:45AM0.12m | 9:18PM0.51m | 10:07AM0.19m | 9:46PM0.46m | 10:34AM0.28m | 10:23PM0.43m | 11:05AM0.37m | 11:07PM0.43m | 11:43AM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | 5:42 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 29 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 292 | 261 | 281 | 250 | 157 | 116 | 60 | 109 | 145 | 195 | 250 | 229 | 252 | 320 | 202 | 211 | 288 | 180 | 144 | 190 | 151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 29 | 33 | 51 | 116 | 92 | 58 | 45 | 20 | 4 | — | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 13 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 36 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | 488 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
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