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Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Barra Vento Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra Vento sea temperature is
27.4°C
1.4° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 209 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with E 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 15th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 16th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 19th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:38PM2.08m
6:05AM2.04m
6:13PM1.96m
6:42AM1.89m
6:52PM1.83m
7:29AM1.74m
7:46PM1.69m
8:40AM1.62m
9:17PM1.61m
10:26AM1.61m
11:04PM1.66m
11:49AM1.71m
00:12AM1.82m
Low Tide
11:29AM0.52m
11:44PM0.46m
12:03PM0.65m
00:21AM0.60m
12:41PM0.78m
1:04AM0.75m
1:30PM0.91m
2:07AM0.89m
2:50PM1.01m
3:47AM0.95m
4:39PM0.98m
5:24AM0.87m
5:53PM0.84m
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Temp °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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