Surf Forecasts:
Barra Vento surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 308 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra Vento over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Barra Vento over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, we’re looking at a pretty ordinary stretch. The first few days are a bit of a write-off – tiny, weak swell and messy winds. There’s a window on Monday morning, September 7th, where the swell bumps up a little to 4ft from the ENE with a short 6-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off. It’s clean, but that swell is so short-period it’s going to be a bit funky. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen so far.
The next week is a grind. From Tuesday the 8th through the end of the second week, the wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, and the swell stays small and weak. The combined energy (190 to 258) is moderate, but the conditions are just poor. A lot of chop and cross-chop. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, hold on – there’s a glimmer. Saturday morning, September 12th, we get a 4ft swell from the E with an 8-second period, light NE cross-off winds, and the combined energy climbs to 417 (moderate). That’s the best-looking surf in the first half of the forecast. The break is fairly consistent, so you’ve got a decent chance of a few clean ones. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re learning, that’s your morning.
But the real standout? That’s way out there. Sunday morning, September 20th, we’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSE with a very long 12-second period, and the wind is glassy. Glassy. Combined energy is 274 (moderate). That’s a rare treat for Barra Vento. That long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but be aware – at a beach break, it might break a little too straight. Still, with glassy conditions and that clean energy, it’s the best call of the whole outlook. It’s a long way off, so don’t bank on it yet, but keep an eye on it.
No other break to mention – it’s all Barra Vento here. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Nothing unusual.
In summary: Monday morning the 7th is okay, Saturday the 12th is your best bet in the first week, and Sunday the 20th is the one to dream on. The rest? Not worth the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 165 | 132 | 166 | 154 | 118 | 144 | 55 | 115 | 117 | 108 | 133 | 137 | 113 | 96 | 113 | 100 | 132 | 132 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:11PM1.75m | 10:29AM1.82m | 11:01PM1.75m | 12:06PM1.91m | 00:30AM1.91m | 1:12PM2.07m | 1:30AM2.13m | 2:00PM2.23m | 2:16AM2.32m | 2:41PM2.35m | 2:58AM2.46m | 3:19PM2.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:38AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.89m | 5:24AM0.68m | 6:17PM0.75m | 6:43AM0.52m | 7:16PM0.55m | 7:39AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.36m | 8:24AM0.20m | 8:42PM0.22m | 9:05AM0.12m | 9:20PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | E 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 13 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 165 | 132 | 47 | 154 | 118 | 27 | 51 | 68 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 64 | 63 | 65 | 100 | 132 | 82 | 167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | S 10 | — | S 13 | E 15 | S 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 7 | ESE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 53 | 50 | 8 | 23 | 26 | — | 23 | 41 | 8 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 64 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | E 15 | SE 14 | S 11 | ESE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 8 | 7 | 39 | 18 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 166 | — | — | 144 | 55 | 115 | 117 | 108 | 133 | 137 | 113 | 96 | 113 | — | — | 132 | 92 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 621 | 0 | 769 | 923 | 0 | 3356 | 1142 | 0 | 1139 | 834 | 749 | 749 | 661 | 661 | 749 | 749 | 769 | 769 | 769 |
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