
Surf Forecasts:
Barra Vento surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 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 coming up for Barra Vento. Over the next 16 days from July 19th, it’s a real mixed bag. The first stretch is pretty grim – from Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st, there’s nothing worth paddling for. Weak, short‑period swell, cross‑onshore winds, lumpy seas. Even the water temp is about average for this time of year at 79°F, no surprises there.
Then on Wednesday the 22nd morning we get a little window. Swell drops to 6 ft from the ESE, period still short at 8 seconds, but the wind swings light cross‑offshore (ENE 6 mph) and conditions clean up. The combined energy is moderate (460). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Thursday the 23rd morning is similar – 5 ft ESE, same short period, gentler cross‑off breeze, clean face. Still not a standout.
After that, it’s back to ordinary again. Friday the 24th through to Tuesday the 29th brings mostly onshore winds, choppy, poor surf – a real dry spell. Even Wednesday the 30th morning only offers tiny 2 ft SE swell with a 9‑second period; the wind is light cross‑off again, but it’s barely rideable (energy 119).
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Sunday the 2nd of August morning – that’s a full two weeks out – we see a long‑period groundswell arrive from the SSE. Swell height is only 3 ft, but the period is 16 seconds, and the energy is moderate (715). Wind is light cross‑off from the NE at 6 mph. Clean lines, sets will be well‑spaced – a real treat for a mellow session. Crowds are rare here, so you’ll have plenty of room.
But the real standout is Monday the 3rd of August morning. Swell jumps to 8 ft from the SE with a 12‑second period, and the combined energy is strong (1643). The wind goes glassy – dead calm, 3 mph from the ESE. The water stays warm. This is proper surf: powerful, clean, and for experienced surfers only at that size. If you can handle it, that morning is the best on offer across the whole outlook.
To sum it up: the first week is mostly a washout, with a couple of clean but average days mid‑week. The second week delivers a promising long‑period small swell on the 2nd, and an excellent, glassy, solid swell on the 3rd. Get out there if you can.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
553 | 585 | 264 | 383 | 516 | 328 | 516 | 468 | 498 | 460 | 414 | 306 | 256 | 216 | 216 | 171 | 167 | 80 | 106 | 77 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:33PM2.06m | 8:06AM2.09m | 8:17PM1.91m | 8:58AM1.94m | 9:07PM1.77m | 10:02AM1.82m | 10:15PM1.68m | 11:20AM1.78m | 11:35PM1.67m | 12:32PM1.82m | 00:45AM1.74m | 1:27PM1.91m | 1:38AM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24PM0.49m | 1:39AM0.45m | 2:10PM0.66m | 2:25AM0.58m | 3:03PM0.81m | 3:22AM0.70m | 4:11PM0.92m | 4:34AM0.78m | 5:32PM0.94m | 5:51AM0.77m | 6:42PM0.88m | 6:54AM0.70m | 7:33PM0.77m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 |
5 | 5 | 258 | 383 | 400 | 328 | 516 | 3 | 498 | 460 | 414 | 306 | 256 | 216 | 216 | 171 | 167 | 80 | 41 | 77 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — |
5 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 5 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 |
553 | 585 | 264 | — | 516 | 119 | — | 468 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 20 | 120 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 749 | 749 | 172 | 172 | 749 | 172 | 148 | 749 | 148 | 0 | 769 | 833 | 0 | 1163 | 17 | 188 | 834 | 661 | 661 | 1142 | 923 |
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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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