
Surf Forecasts:
Barre do Sai surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barre do Sai this week:
The surf forecast for Barre do Sai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barre do Sai in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barre do Sai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 93 | 363 | 74 | 256 | 90 | 74 | 191 | 111 | 82 | 244 | 86 | 65 | 63 | 47 | 47 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 101 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:29PM1.20m | 5:13AM1.25m | 6:05PM1.12m | 5:56AM1.19m | 6:43PM1.04m | 6:45AM1.12m | 7:25PM0.98m | 7:44AM1.03m | 8:14PM0.93m | 8:55AM0.97m | 4:00PM0.71m | 9:15PM0.89m | 4:33AM0.58m | 10:25PM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.09m | 9:50PM0.50m | 10:27AM0.16m | 10:24PM0.46m | 11:01AM0.26m | 11:02PM0.45m | 11:37AM0.37m | 11:45PM0.46m | 12:17PM0.50m | 00:36AM0.49m | 1:08PM0.63m | 1:46AM0.53m | 5:00AM0.58m | 6:28PM0.64m | |||||||
7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
60 | 93 | 105 | 74 | 117 | 90 | 74 | 60 | 111 | 82 | 86 | 86 | 65 | 63 | 47 | 47 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | E 16 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
42 | 21 | 20 | 10 | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 30 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 18 | — | S 14 | S 13 | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | 12 | — | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — |
— | — | 363 | — | 256 | — | — | 191 | — | — | 244 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 101 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 27 | 0 | 37 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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Information about the Barre do Sai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barre 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 Barre do Sai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barre 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 (Barre 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 Barre 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.
Barre do Sai is 13 km (8 miles) from Guaratuba. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Guaratuba. Guaratuba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










