Surf Forecasts:
Barra Vento surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 6PM. 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+) | 9AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 10-day dry spell before anything even remotely worth paddling out for shows up. From the 27th of July all the way through to the 5th of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is on it, cross-on it, or just plain messy, and the swell is short-period, weak stuff. The combined energy is barely cracking triple digits most days, and with a period of 6-8 seconds, you’re getting those fat, gutless lumps that close out before you even pop up. The water is a warm 78° right now, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s normal.
The real glimmer, and I mean the only glimmer, is on the morning of Thursday, the 6th of August. The forecast is showing a 3 ft swell rolling in from the ESE, but here’s the kicker – the wind is forecast to be glassy. A light WNW breeze, practically nothing. The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions," and the combined energy is a moderate 203. For a spot like Barra Vento that’s exposed to the south, getting that kind of clean, glassy morning is a rare treat. The swell is small, but it’ll be clean. The period is still a short 8 seconds, so don't expect any long walls, but for a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, this is the best on offer. The water will be clean, the vibe will be mellow, and for once, the crowds are rare, so you’ll have plenty of room.
After that, the 7th and 8th are a step back into the ordinary with cross-off and cross-shore winds, and the 9th of August morning shows a promising 2 ft swell from the SSE with a very long 12-second period and light cross-off wind. That’s a groundswell, which means better shaped, more powerful waves, but it’s small. The combined energy is a moderate 216, so it’s got a bit of push, but it’s a long-range forecast, so take it with a grain of salt. The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of onshore slop and moderate energy, nothing to get too excited about.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate and you can wait, the morning of the 6th is your best bet. It’s not a pumping swell, but it’ll be the cleanest, friendliest surf you’ll see in this entire forecast window. Everything else is a pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 54 | 24 | 53 | 53 | 64 | 35 | 46 | 31 | 39 | 38 | 44 | 52 | 67 | 166 | 129 | 128 | 197 | 208 | 214 | 280 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:59AM2.05m | 3:22PM2.16m | 3:36AM2.12m | 3:57PM2.21m | 4:12AM2.19m | 4:31PM2.24m | 4:48AM2.23m | 5:04PM2.24m | 5:23AM2.26m | 5:37PM2.23m | 5:58AM2.26m | 6:10PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM0.56m | 9:02AM0.44m | 9:26PM0.47m | 9:38AM0.39m | 10:00PM0.41m | 10:14AM0.36m | 10:34PM0.36m | 10:50AM0.34m | 11:07PM0.32m | 11:25AM0.36m | 11:40PM0.31m | 12:00PM0.40m | 00:14AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | S 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | S 11 | ESE 7 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 54 | 24 | 28 | 15 | 24 | 35 | 12 | 31 | 39 | 12 | 4 | 52 | 67 | 2 | 129 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 11 | S 15 | — | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 33 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 8 | 7 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 15 | ESE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 53 | 53 | 64 | — | 46 | — | — | 38 | 44 | — | — | 166 | — | 128 | 197 | 208 | 214 | 280 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 749 | 149 | 148 | 769 | 188 | 0 | 1168 | 1148 | 817 | 1163 | 148 | 148 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 749 | 158 | 749 | 749 |
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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).
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