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Barra do Sul surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil
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Barra do Sul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra do Sul sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 3rd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra do Sul over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 11 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | |
31 | 22 | 51 | 56 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 466 | 517 | 133 | 345 | 255 | 295 | 371 | 233 | 169 | 85 | 39 | 37 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:41PM1.21m | 1:53AM1.10m | 2:18PM1.22m | 2:22AM1.07m | 2:54PM1.19m | 2:51AM1.03m | 3:31PM1.14m | 3:20AM0.98m | 4:11PM1.08m | 3:52AM0.93m | 4:55PM1.01m | 4:32AM0.88m | 5:47PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.24m | 7:23AM0.15m | 7:48PM0.27m | 7:45AM0.10m | 8:09PM0.31m | 8:11AM0.08m | 8:33PM0.36m | 8:40AM0.09m | 9:01PM0.42m | 9:13AM0.13m | 9:32PM0.47m | 9:52AM0.20m | 10:10PM0.54m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 13 | SE 15 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
22 | 12 | 51 | 56 | 33 | 11 | 30 | 35 | 41 | 9 | 53 | 345 | 255 | 49 | 55 | 62 | 45 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 11 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 |
29 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 33 | 17 | 29 | — | 3 | 133 | 15 | 14 | 295 | 371 | 233 | 169 | 85 | 39 | 37 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 5 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | E 8 |
31 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 10 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 14 | — | — | 34 | — | — | 466 | 517 | — | — | 55 | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 152 | 100 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
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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.











