Barra Vento Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Barra Vento Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra Vento sea temperature is
27.0°C
1.7° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, ESE swell with 430 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 16th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Looking at Barra Vento over the next 16 days, it’s a mixed bag – plenty of so-so conditions with only a few standouts. Water temp is 81°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll feel it.

The top pick is the morning of Sunday, 22nd September. Wind is light from the north, offshore at 5 mph, with waves about 4ft from the ESE. Period is short at 8 seconds, so not a groundswell, but that offshore breeze will keep the faces clean and fun. Combined energy is moderate at 310 – solid for a beginner-friendly spot like this. It’s a rare clean moment, so get on it early.

Next best is Wednesday, 23rd September. Flat calm, glassy morning with wind at 0 mph. Waves are 4ft from the ESE, 8-second period, and energy at 290. It’s small and weak, but glassy means you can still have a laugh.

Thursday, 24th September morning also has glassy conditions – wind from the NNE at 5 mph, waves 5ft from the ESE, energy 268. Another dawn patrol special.

The real long-range standout, if it holds, is Saturday, 26th September morning. Wind is glassy from the NNE, waves 5ft from the E, 8-second period, and combined energy jumps up to 485 – the strongest of the whole run. That’s a promising little pulse. Mark it in your calendar, but don’t book it in stone just yet.

Outside these windows, it’s mostly cross-shore breezes, lumpy chop, and poor surf. There’s a big stretch from Sunday afternoon right through to Monday, 21st September that’s best left alone.

Stay keen,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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243
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
5:04PM2.33m
5:27AM2.37m
5:37PM2.23m
6:02AM2.23m
6:09PM2.10m
6:37AM2.06m
6:42PM1.96m
7:15AM1.89m
7:20PM1.80m
8:05AM1.72m
8:16PM1.65m
9:31AM1.59m
10:05PM1.56m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.24m
11:07PM0.18m
11:29AM0.35m
11:41PM0.29m
12:02PM0.50m
00:15AM0.42m
12:35PM0.65m
00:51AM0.59m
1:12PM0.82m
1:35AM0.76m
2:04PM0.97m
2:43AM0.91m
3:44PM1.07m
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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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