Barra do Sai break guide

Barra do Sai Surf Guide

Barra do Sai in Espirito Santo is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. There are left and right breaking reefs. Rarely crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.

Barra do Sai Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef3consistent
25.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Barra do Sai:

The best conditions reported for surf at Barra do Sai occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Barra do Sai (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Barra do Sai with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 32% of the time in March while 27% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 41% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
32%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
27%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
41%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Barra do Sai Location Map

Interactive Barra do Sai surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Barra do Sai is Goiabeiras (Vitoria) Airport (VIX) in Brazil, which is 60 km (37 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Barra do Sai is Caravelas Airport (CRQ), also in Brazil, 250 km (155 miles) away.

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Barra do Sai Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 09:04 Local Time
Tuesday 12
6AM9AM12PM3PM
Wave (m)
1.5
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
0.7
SSE
Period (s) 6 6 6 15
Wind (km/h)
25
25
25
20
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on

Swell History at Barra do Sai

Surf stats for Barra do Sai, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Barra do Sai

Wind stats for Barra do Sai, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Barra do Sai Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 2 votes.
  • Overall:3.0
  • Quality on a good day:3.0
  • Consistency of Surf:3.5
  • Difficulty Level:3.0
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:1.0
  • Crowds:4.0
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Rodrigo Sardenberg from Brazil
“The best swell to Sahy is not south but southeast, with angle of 175 ° and 150 °, with the best being 160 ° and the wind WNW quadrant and N.”

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