Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer, starting with Barrinha. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is 5° below normal for this time of year – that’s a proper cold snap, so you’ll want a decent steamer.

Thursday the 2nd kicks off small. We’re looking at a 2ft south swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is weak at just 79. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and with only a light breeze, it’s not going to get the heart racing. Friday the 3rd jumps to an 8ft south swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off. The energy jumps to 1207, but it’s a marginal forecast with questionable tides – not the cleanest, and at that size, it’s pushing into more experienced territory.

Now, Saturday the 4th morning is the first real standout. That 7ft south swell picks up to a long 12-second period, with light offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate but solid at 2186. The conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers – clean lines, proper groundswell. This is the one to get excited about. The afternoon gets a little messier with a cross-off, though.

Sunday the 5th morning is another beauty. The swell drops a touch to 7ft from the SSE, 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the north. Combined energy is 990, moderate, but with those smooth conditions, the waves will be clean and well-shaped. That’s the pick of the first week for a relaxed session.

Monday the 6th takes a dive. The swell drops right off, the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy – poor conditions, no good. Tuesday the 7th sees a small 5ft south swell with a short 7-second period; the energy is only 444, and while it’s clean in the morning, it’s not much to write home about. Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th both offer glassy mornings with 5ft and 5ft south swells respectively – good for a wave, but not the main event.

We then hit a gap. Friday the 10th and into Saturday the 11th morning sees tiny, weak swell and poor wind. The surf picks up again on Saturday the 11th afternoon, with a 4ft SE swell, 11-second period, and glassy wind – clean but small. Sunday the 12th holds similar small conditions.

Then Monday the 13th morning drops a bomb. An 8ft SSE swell, 11-second period, with light offshore WSW wind. The combined energy jumps to 1709, and it’s marked excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is a solid match to the optimum SE. This is the second true standout – proper size, clean, and great energy. Tuesday the 14th morning is also excellent, with an 8ft SE swell, 11 seconds, and glassy conditions from the west. Another cracker.

Wednesday the 15th gets messy with a cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions – that 7ft ESE swell will be blown out. Thursday the 16th redeems itself with a 7ft ESE swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions in the afternoon – another excellent session on offer, especially if you can get out when it’s clean.

Friday the 17th sees the wind pick up strong, with fresh breeze and rain – the 6ft ESE swell will be a write-off.

Overall, the standout windows are Saturday the 4th morning, Sunday the 5th morning, Monday the 13th morning, Tuesday the 14th morning, and Thursday the 16th afternoon. If you’re picking just one, Saturday the 4th morning and Monday the 13th morning are the best of the best: solid swell, clean wind, and proper groundswell lines.

Rusty.

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