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Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Barra Vento Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra Vento sea temperature is
27.3°C
1.3° 

Barra Vento surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barra Vento surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barra Vento in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 24th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 26th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 26th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, strong winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

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Swell
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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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37
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77
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266
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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10
N
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NW
30
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NE
Wind State
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High Tide
00:12AM1.82m
12:39PM1.87m
00:57AM2.01m
1:17PM2.03m
1:35AM2.20m
1:51PM2.17m
2:10AM2.36m
2:25PM2.29m
2:46AM2.47m
3:01PM2.36m
3:25AM2.52m
3:39PM2.38m
Low Tide
5:53PM0.84m
6:22AM0.72m
6:39PM0.66m
7:04AM0.55m
7:16PM0.48m
7:40AM0.40m
7:51PM0.31m
8:15AM0.28m
8:26PM0.18m
8:52AM0.20m
9:03PM0.10m
9:30AM0.18m
9:42PM0.07m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Barra Vento Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Barra Vento provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra Vento can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra Vento surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Barra Vento) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Barra Vento may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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