Barra do Sai surf break

Barra do Sai surfForecast / Espírito Santo / Brazil

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Barra do Sai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra do Sai sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
17
0.8
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
16
1.7
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SE
13
0.7
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
9
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
17
1
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
277
261
163
322
1393
334
321
392
291
272
246
172
140
125
82
110
226
360
512
357
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SE
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SSE
10
E
5
SW
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
10
S
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:08PM1.28m
6:36AM1.22m
8:24PM1.23m
7:52AM1.17m
9:42PM1.22m
9:18AM1.15m
10:48PM1.23m
10:38AM1.18m
11:42PM1.26m
11:44AM1.23m
00:25AM1.29m
12:38PM1.28m
1:02AM1.32m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.21m
00:56AM0.68m
1:26PM0.29m
2:14AM0.71m
2:43PM0.34m
3:38AM0.69m
4:00PM0.37m
4:50AM0.63m
5:07PM0.37m
5:47AM0.54m
6:02PM0.38m
6:34AM0.45m
6:49PM0.39m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
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5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:07
2
3
8
2
2
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
25
25
24
24
24
24
22
23
24
24
25
24
26
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
28
28
28
24
24
24
22
23
25
24
26
26
28
26
27
26
25
26
24
24
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
17
0.8
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
16
0.4
E
8
0.9
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
SSE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
197
277
261
163
322
18
334
321
392
291
166
93
72
68
61
70
110
226
214
256
199
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.6
E
7
0.5
S
18
0.5
E
8
0.8
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SE
13
0.7
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.8
E
7
0.4
SE
11
0.8
SSE
17
1
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
Energy kJ
39
30
28
20
20
2
40
169
28
272
246
172
140
125
82
68
30
360
512
357
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
19
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
14
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
28
28
15
35
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
8
3
12
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
1.1
S
5
1.7
SSE
16
1.6
SE
6
1.5
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.6
ESE
6
0.5
S
3
1.6
ESE
7
Energy kJ
16
60
1393
195
183
112
197
5
268
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
27
66
27
108
385
66
382
66
66
0
0
27
0
0
0
27
66
27
27
66
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Espírito Santo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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.

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