Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Sai surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra do Sai this week:
The surf forecast for Barra do Sai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra do Sai in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Sai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | E 8 | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 11 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
195 | 0 | 1 | 186 | 184 | 151 | 84 | 112 | 152 | 208 | 130 | 99 | 59 | 44 | 29 | 28 | 52 | 98 | 188 | 253 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:55PM1.23m | 6:29AM1.23m | 6:38PM1.15m | 7:44AM1.13m | 7:43PM1.07m | 9:44AM1.10m | 9:31PM1.05m | 11:34AM1.17m | 11:12PM1.12m | 12:39PM1.29m | 00:19AM1.24m | 1:26PM1.39m | 1:10AM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.43m | 00:07AM0.43m | 12:37PM0.57m | 1:05AM0.49m | 1:47PM0.70m | 2:35AM0.52m | 3:49PM0.76m | 4:28AM0.47m | 5:36PM0.71m | 5:51AM0.35m | 6:38PM0.61m | 6:49AM0.22m | 7:22PM0.50m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
195 | — | 298 | 186 | 157 | 108 | 84 | 112 | 152 | 125 | 130 | 80 | 115 | 35 | 176 | 115 | 73 | 51 | 41 | 41 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 8 | — | — | S 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 15 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | E 8 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 40 | 23 | 151 | 182 | 123 | 99 | 59 | 44 | 29 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 12 | S 13 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | 10 | 208 | 3 | 38 | 55 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 31 | 14 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | N 2 | E 9 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | SW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
8 | 328 | 657 | 83 | 184 | 151 | 50 | — | — | 1 | 158 | 172 | — | 127 | 1 | 28 | 52 | 98 | 188 | 253 | 225 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 161 | 408 | 44 | 66 | 584 | 66 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 1204 | 599 | 582 | 584 | 382 |
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Information about the Barra do Sai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra do Sai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra do Sai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra do Sai 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 do Sai) 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 do Sai 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.
Barra do Sai is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Aracruz. If you plan a holiday in Espírito Santo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Aracruz. Aracruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











