Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and Fahrenheit.

First up, we’ve got a mixed bag coming our way. The week kicks off with a decent pulse of swell, but it’s not all clean out there. The water is sitting at 61°F – that’s a solid 5°F colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a thicker wetsuit. The energy in the water is strong, with combined swell readings hitting 1575, so there’s plenty of juice.

The standout session is hands down Sunday morning, the 5th of July, at Barrinha. It’s glassy, with a light NE breeze at 3 mph, and a solid 7 ft swell from the S at 11 seconds. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, so expect good shape and energy. The break is very consistent and fairly exposed to the S swell. Just keep in mind, crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get in early. The water is much colder than normal, but the clean conditions will make up for it.

The Saturday afternoon before that, the 4th, has a similar 8 ft S swell but with a 9 mph cross-off wind. It’s surfable, but a bit more mixed. The combined energy is high at 1575, but the wind isn’t as friendly.

Moving into the week, things drop off. Monday the 6th has a choppy morning, but the afternoon cleans up with a 4 ft S swell and cross-off wind. Not a standout, but rideable. Tuesday the 7th morning has a shorter period swell (7 seconds) at 5 ft, which won’t have much punch. The rest of the week stays small and messy, with waves mostly under 3 ft and poor conditions.

There’s a two-day gap from the 8th to the 9th where there’s really nothing to recommend. Winds are onshore, swell is tiny. It’s a bit of a lull.

Then we get a nice little run from the 11th of July. The Saturday morning on the 11th has a 4 ft ESE swell at 13 seconds – long period, clean conditions with light cross-off winds. The afternoon is even better, glassy, with the same swell. The combined energy is moderate (724). This is a solid second standout. The Sunday the 12th morning also looks good, with 5 ft ESE swell, clean, and energy up to 1072. But the rain showers might make it a bit moody.

After that, the 13th and 14th see the swell fade again, with tiny waves and poor winds. The 15th is flat, with combined energy at just 42.

Then, towards the end of the forecast, on the 16th of July, a new pulse arrives. Thursday morning has an 8 ft S swell at 8 seconds – short period, but offshore winds from the SW at 12 mph make it clean. The energy is 800. That’s an expert-only wave at that size, but it’s going to be good for the experienced crew. The 17th and 18th hold some rideable swell, but the winds get stronger, so it’s not as clean.

For the final week, the 18th and 19th mornings have offshore winds again, with 4 ft and 4 ft S swells – clean and fun, but not huge.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are Sunday morning the 5th, and the 11th and 12th of July. Get out there when it’s glassy and the swell is long.

Rusty.

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