Surf Forecasts:
Barra Vento surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 681 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra Vento this week:
The surf forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra Vento in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's on the table.
I'm not gonna lie, the first ten days or so are a write-off. From Sunday the 16th through to Thursday the 22nd of August, it's all cross-onshore winds and choppy, messy conditions. The water's a warm 79°, which is normal for this time of year, so at least the temperature is fine while you're dealing with the junk.
We do get a couple of tiny windows of hope in the second week.
First up, early on Friday the 21st of August. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the WNW, about 6 mph. It'll be clean. The swell is small, 4ft from the ESE with a 8-second period, so it's not powerful, with weak energy. But it'll be surfable, which is a big step up from the rest.
Then Saturday the 22nd of August morning looks better with a light 6 mph offshore wind from the north, creating a super clean surface. The swell drops to 3ft, but again, it's clean. The energy is low.
But the real gem in the rough is Barra Vento on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning forecast shows a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph, and it says 'expect good surf conditions.' We're looking at a 4ft swell from the SSE, with an 8-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate. It's a fairly consistent little spot, and with that clean wind, it should be offering up some fun, clean waves. This is the one to aim for.
Finally, give a look at Monday the 31st of August. Another clean morning with a gentle 9 mph offshore wind from the north. The swell is a touch bigger at 4ft from the ESE, with moderate energy at 249, and it's also flagged as 'expect good surf conditions.' A solid backup option.
So, hunker down through the messy stuff. The best bet on this entire forecast is Thursday morning the 27th of August at Barra Vento. See you there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the SE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SSE 13 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 187 | 178 | 529 | 620 | 502 | 504 | 435 | 381 | 411 | 439 | 338 | 144 | 322 | 224 | 157 | 145 | 107 | 78 | 94 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:14PM2.23m | 6:41AM2.25m | 6:49PM2.09m | 7:19AM2.08m | 7:25PM1.94m | 8:02AM1.91m | 8:06PM1.78m | 8:59AM1.75m | 9:08PM1.64m | 10:28AM1.65m | 10:51PM1.58m | 12:08PM1.69m | 00:26AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:19AM0.28m | 12:42PM0.48m | 00:55AM0.41m | 1:19PM0.66m | 1:34AM0.57m | 2:01PM0.83m | 2:22AM0.74m | 3:01PM0.98m | 3:35AM0.87m | 4:41PM1.05m | 5:19AM0.89m | 6:19PM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 11 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 158 | 178 | 57 | 62 | 28 | 33 | 75 | 381 | 411 | 439 | 338 | 144 | 322 | 224 | 157 | 145 | 107 | 78 | 2 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | ESE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 14 | S 11 | — | SSE 11 | — | — | SE 13 | SE 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 187 | 119 | 106 | 71 | 19 | 9 | — | 39 | — | — | 7 | 138 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 13 | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 27 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 103 | 529 | 620 | 502 | 504 | 435 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 42 | 51 | 94 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 769 | 769 | 769 | 769 | 749 | 661 | 749 | 148 | 661 | 769 | 148 | 148 | 769 | 188 | 0 | 1349 | 749 | 0 | 749 | 795 |
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