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Lat Long: 13.01° S 38.53° W

Barra Vento Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra Vento sea temperature is
27.5°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 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 1st Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 6th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 6th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the E by Thu afternoon).

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Wave
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ESE
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0.4
SSE
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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65
78
81
51
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71
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101
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204
153
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Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
15
NE
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NW
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High Tide
7:46PM1.95m
8:35AM1.89m
9:08PM1.87m
10:04AM1.82m
10:41PM1.90m
11:27AM1.86m
11:57PM2.01m
12:29PM1.97m
00:52AM2.16m
1:15PM2.08m
1:36AM2.28m
1:53PM2.17m
2:14AM2.35m
Low Tide
2:04AM0.61m
2:44PM0.76m
3:33AM0.70m
4:13PM0.77m
5:03AM0.67m
5:32PM0.68m
6:13AM0.57m
6:30PM0.54m
7:03AM0.46m
7:15PM0.40m
7:44AM0.37m
7:53PM0.30m
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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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