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Barrinha Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Barrinha surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barrinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barrinha this week:
The surf forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | |
1285 | 5229 | 4028 | 3220 | 2814 | 2341 | 2094 | 1379 | 855 | 625 | 504 | 274 | 223 | 158 | 154 | 232 | 694 | 365 | 224 | 151 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | off | |
High Tide | 4:37PM0.49m | 9:41PM0.64m | 9:34AM0.17m | 5:21PM0.43m | 10:38PM0.64m | 3:38AM0.55m | 6:20PM0.38m | 4:37AM0.53m | 00:00AM0.57m | 5:51AM0.50m | 00:26AM0.53m | 7:26AM0.47m | 00:38AM0.48m | 9:36AM0.48m | 11:44PM0.46m | 11:17AM0.53m | |||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.48m | 1:04AM0.52m | 8:07AM0.16m | 12:23PM0.10m | 6:19PM0.42m | 8:41AM0.21m | 1:28PM0.12m | 6:40PM0.38m | 9:19AM0.28m | 2:31PM0.14m | 3:24AM0.45m | 3:29PM0.16m | 4:08AM0.38m | 4:24PM0.17m | 4:51AM0.30m | 5:16PM0.20m | 5:32AM0.22m | ||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | 5:27 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 |
15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 10 | SSE 14 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 1285 | 3592 | 4028 | 3220 | 2814 | 2341 | 2094 | 1379 | 855 | 625 | 504 | 167 | 117 | 114 | 123 | 117 | 694 | 365 | 97 | 73 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 16 | E 13 | ENE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 20 | 168 | 226 | 274 | 223 | 158 | 154 | 232 | 3 | 47 | 224 | 151 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 18 | SSE 12 | E 13 | ENE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 83 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | E 7 | ENE 6 | N 4 | NNE 5 | — | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 5229 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | 126 | 64 | 21 | 22 | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Barrinha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barrinha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barrinha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barrinha 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 (Barrinha) 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 Barrinha 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.
Barrinha is 17 km (11 miles) from Imbituba. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imbituba. Imbituba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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