
Surf Forecasts:
Barra da Lagoa surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 267 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra da Lagoa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barra da Lagoa in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra da Lagoa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Barra da Lagoa.
Truth is, the first week is a dud. You’re looking at a dry spell with no real surf through to the 23rd of July. It’s flat and messy, so save your wax.
The one to circle on the calendar is the morning of the 29th of July. That Wednesday is shaping up to be the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a clean 5ft groundswell from the SSE with a nice 12-second period, packing a punch at a combined energy of 689. The wind is glassy and light offshore, so it’ll be smooth and peeling. Barra da Lagoa is fairly exposed, and with the swell coming from the right direction for the break, it should work well. It’s big enough at 5ft to keep the groms on the sand, but plenty fun for anyone with a bit of experience. Crowds are common here, so expect a few heads.
The afternoon of the 29th is also decent with similar 5ft swell and glassy conditions.
Now, on the 27th of July, there’s a big pulse – 8ft swell from the SSE with a very long 16-second period. That’s a lot of energy (2823) and it’s powerful, but the wind is cross-shore with a chop, so it’s messy. That’s expert-only territory, and it’s more likely to appeal to the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
Water temp is way colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 60°, and that’s about 6° colder than average. You’ll need a thick wetsuit and booties.
So bottom line: the 29th is your day. Everything before that is a waiting game. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | N 4 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
320 | 261 | 212 | 178 | 133 | 88 | 67 | 39 | 19 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 3:37PM0.82m | 2:26AM0.77m | 3:59PM0.75m | 3:00AM0.81m | 4:21PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.81m | 4:43PM0.65m | 4:15AM0.79m | 5:08PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.73m | 5:35PM0.60m | 5:50AM0.65m | 6:06PM0.57m | 7:05AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.45m | 10:00AM-0.00m | 10:33PM0.48m | 10:36AM0.06m | 10:40PM0.48m | 11:09AM0.14m | 9:33PM0.45m | 11:37AM0.24m | 9:46PM0.41m | 12:03PM0.33m | 10:30PM0.38m | 1:00PM0.41m | 1:00AM0.38m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | 5:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
320 | 261 | 98 | 178 | 211 | 292 | 372 | 466 | 488 | 9 | 21 | 394 | 298 | 423 | 381 | 9 | 309 | 219 | 192 | 161 | 122 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 10 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 17 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
8 | 2 | 212 | 3 | 133 | 88 | 67 | 39 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 18 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | SSW 3 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | — | N 4 | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | S 3 |
23 | 67 | 136 | 116 | — | 423 | — | — | 702 | 455 | 547 | — | 22 | — | 448 | 343 | — | — | 14 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 56 | 3 | 18 | 56 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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Information about the Barra da Lagoa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra da Lagoa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra da Lagoa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra da Lagoa 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 da Lagoa) 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 da Lagoa 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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