Barra do Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Barra do Sul over the next couple of weeks. It’s a quiet start, and honestly, we’re going to be waiting a while for anything that gets the heart rate up.

Right now, we’re in a flat spell. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 10th, and even that’s a slow build. For the first week and a half, it’s mostly small, weak waves with poor conditions. There’s a few mornings with glassy conditions, like the 1st of August and the 3rd of August, but the swell is tiny—around 2ft to 3ft—and the energy is low (56-61). It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it. The water temperature feels about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

The real standout is shaping up for Tuesday, August 11th. That morning is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 834. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. This is the best of the bunch, no question. It’s a bit punchy for beginners—over 5ft—but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be a proper session. The swell direction is a good match for the break, and the setup looks dialed. The afternoon sees a big energy spike (1692) from a very long period SSE swell (17 seconds), but it’s onshore, so it’s more of a promise than a guarantee.

Before that, Monday, August 10th has a 5ft morning with glassy conditions and light rain, giving us a 331 combined energy reading. It’s a solid warm-up, but the Tuesday morning is the big show.

After that, the energy drops off quickly. Thursday, August 13th morning has a calm 4ft swell from the ESE, glassy, with moderate energy (392). It’s worth a look if you missed the Tuesday window. The following Friday, August 14th, has a very long period SE groundswell (17 seconds) at 2ft, but the energy is huge for the size (504) and it’s glassy. That’s a sneaky good morning for a point or reef, but be aware that long period swells can be tricky at beach breaks—they can break too straight.

Overall, there’s a long gap of nothing to start, then a couple of decent windows. Don’t hold your breath for the first week, but that Tuesday, August 11th morning is the real deal. Fairly consistent in the end, but you’ve got to be patient.

Rusty.

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