Barra Vento Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for Barra Vento. I gotta tell ya, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a long stretch of nothing really worth paddling for until we get to the second week.

Right now, the water temperature is sittin’ at a warm 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday morning, August 8th. We’ll see a 3ft wave from the east with a short 7-second period, but the wind is light offshore from the north. That’ll keep things clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 238, so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a beginner-friendly break, this is about as good as it gets in this window. The swell direction is a bit off from the ideal S’ly direction, but for the size, it’ll be fun.

Then, we hit a dry spell. From Sunday the 9th all the way through Thursday the 13th, the winds are junk – cross-shore, cross-onshore, and choppy. It’s just not worth paddling out. The energy is there, but it’s a mess.

Now, the real standout. Friday morning, August 14th, is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 2ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell from the SSE at 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. Dead calm. That’s gold. The energy is moderate (267), and clean conditions will make those little lines peel nicely. This is the best session on offer, but it’s a small wave, so don’t expect a barrel.

Saturday morning, August 15th, is the next good one. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the SSE with a very long 16-second period. The wind is light offshore from the north, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is strong at 407, which is a lot for such a small wave – that long period packs a punch. Just remember, with that kind of period, it’ll be a bit straight at beach breaks, but it’ll have good shape.

Sunday morning, August 16th, also looks clean with a light offshore NNE wind and a 3ft wave from the ESE at 12 seconds. Energy is strong at 386. Another good morning.

After that, it’s back to lumpy and cross-shore winds for most of the next week, though Thursday morning, August 20th, shows a bit of hope with a light offshore and a 4ft SSE swell. Could be worth a look if the forecasts hold.

Overall, the best bet is Friday morning, August 14th, for that glassy, long-period groundswell. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th mornings are also solid. The rest of the time, you’re better off staying on the beach.

Rusty.

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