Barra Vento Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about the surf around here. It’s Rusty.

Let’s be straight with you. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag for Barra Vento. The overall pattern is dominated by onshore and cross-onshore winds, which are going to chop up the ocean for most of the period. The swell energy is moderate at best, and the wave quality is frequently described as poor. The first real glimmer of anything decent isn’t until the 21st of August, so there’s a bit of a wait.

We kick off on the 14th of August with a small 2ft SSE swell, but a cross-on ESE breeze at 12 mph makes for choppy, poor conditions. The next morning on the 15th is a bit of a lull with light cross-shore wind, but it’s still marginal. Through the 16th and 17th, the swell builds, but so does the wind. By Monday the 17th, we’ve got a 5ft to 7ft SE swell, but strong cross-onshore winds (22-25 mph) and a short period around 7-8 seconds mean it’s just messy and lumpy. The wave energy is moderate to strong (around 388 to 669), but it’s not surfable for a paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The middle of the week, from the 18th to the 20th, is a write-off. The wind stays on it, and the swell drops.

The first real standout comes on the morning of Thursday, the 21st of August. The wind finally goes glassy, calm, and the surrounding ocean will be clean. The swell is a small 3ft from the SE with a period of 8 seconds, and the wave energy is low (101). It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable. This is a brief window for a quiet paddle.

The next highlight is on the morning of Saturday, the 22nd of August. A light offshore wind from the north at 6 mph cleans up a 2ft ESE swell. The period is short, 7 seconds, so it won’t have much punch, but it’ll be clean. The wave energy is very weak (81). This is for the small-wave crew.

The morning of Sunday, the 23rd, is also a decent option. Offshore wind again, this time from the north at 6 mph, cleaning up a 3ft ENE swell. The period is still short at 7 seconds, but the energy bumps up a little to 146. It’s clean.

Looking further ahead, the morning of Wednesday, the 26th of August, offers another glassy window with no wind and a 4ft E swell. The period is short, 7 seconds, and the energy is moderate (184). It’s surfable but ordinary.

The best of the second week might be the morning of Thursday, the 27th of August. A gentle offshore breeze from the north at 9 mph keeps things clean on a 4ft E swell with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (189). It’s consistent enough for a session.

For the best on offer, the morning of the 21st of August is the true standout. The glassy conditions are rare in this window, and even though the swell is small, it will be the cleanest surf of the entire period. The morning of the 27th is a close second for the cleaner conditions and slightly more energy. Don’t expect barrels, but do expect a few fun, clean lines.

Rusty.

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