Barra do Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Barra do Sul.

First off, the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 67°, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re heading in.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are all about small, weak waves with only 88 in combined energy. Wednesday morning kicks things off with tiny 2ft easterly slop and a 7-second period. It’s glassy though, so if you’re a beginner or just want to get wet, you could have a splash. But honestly, it’s pretty ordinary.

The whole first week is a grind. Thursday and Friday stay small, around 2ft to 3ft, with the wind getting messy. Friday afternoon the wind swings onshore and the combined energy jumps to 209, but it's choppy and poor. Saturday and Sunday bring some longer period swell but the wind is all wrong, mostly cross-onshore, and the rain comes in. The swell energy bumps up to 270 and 333 on Sunday and Monday, but the conditions are just too rough. Not worth it.

Tuesday the 11th has a bit more size, 5ft, but it’s wrapped in a cross-shore wind and a short period, so it’s messy. Wednesday the 12th is clean but tiny again.

Now, here’s a glimmer. Thursday the 13th morning looks promising. The combined energy is 210, with 4ft from the ESE and a 7-second period. The wind is glassy, and the forecast says "good surf conditions." This is the best bet in the first week. It’s nothing epic, but it’ll be the cleanest wave you’ll see.

But the real standout is the following Monday, the 17th of August. This is the one. The combined energy is a massive 2544, with a solid 10ft from the east. That is a serious, powerful swell. The wind is clean offshore, and the period is 9 seconds. This is going to be a big, powerful day. However, this is a true expert-only session. At 10ft, it’s too big for beginners and will be a serious challenge. The afternoon sees a 8ft wave with a 10-second period and a clean offshore wind, which is still a great, powerful option for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 18th keeps the run going with 7ft from the east, a 10-second period, and clean offshore wind in the morning. Another excellent day for the crew who know what they’re doing.

After that, the swell drops, but Wednesday the 19th morning is still worth a look with a clean 4ft from the east.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off with small, messy waves. The best on offer is Thursday the 13th morning for a clean but small wave. The true standout is Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, with big, powerful, clean swell for advanced surfers only.

Rusty.

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