
Surf Forecasts:
Barra do Sul surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra do Sul this week:
The surf forecast for Barra do Sul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra do Sul in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Sul over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 36 | 100 | 212 | 197 | 164 | 188 | 158 | 113 | 144 | 82 | 104 | 137 | 273 | 293 | 273 | 202 | 198 | 137 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:14PM0.86m | 5:43AM0.89m | 2:26PM0.78m | 6:56AM0.82m | 1:53PM0.76m | 6:26PM0.72m | 8:32AM0.81m | 1:20PM0.74m | 8:17PM0.72m | 10:04AM0.88m | 9:46PM0.81m | 11:01AM0.99m | 10:48PM0.93m | 11:42AM1.09m | 11:35PM1.06m | |||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.19m | 9:56AM0.54m | 3:29PM0.78m | 10:23PM0.29m | 10:33AM0.63m | 4:40PM0.70m | 11:19PM0.41m | 11:38AM0.73m | 5:07PM0.61m | 4:28AM0.40m | 5:31PM0.53m | 5:11AM0.29m | 5:56PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.19m | 6:21PM0.36m | |||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | 20 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
16 | 36 | 100 | 212 | 197 | 164 | 188 | 158 | 113 | 106 | 32 | 104 | 137 | 273 | 293 | 273 | 202 | 198 | 137 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
9 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 64 | 61 | 9 | 74 | 144 | 82 | 62 | 18 | 50 | 39 | 37 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | — |
4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 81 | 11 | 30 | 79 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | WSW 2 | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 |
— | — | — | — | 88 | 1 | — | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 55 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 97 | 0 | 91 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 19 | 57 | 183 | 123 |
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Information about the Barra do Sul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra do Sul 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 Sul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra do Sul 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 Sul) 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 Sul 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 Sul is 15 km (9 miles) from Barra Velha. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Barra Velha. Barra Velha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










