Barrinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 48.63° W

Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.7° 

Barrinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barrinha surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SE swell.

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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming for Barrinha. The next couple weeks are mostly a waiting game. There’s a stretch of messy conditions to start with, and clean windows are few and far between.

On Friday afternoon, July 24th, there is swell at 5ft from the southeast, with a combined wave energy of 450. The wind is cross-on at 3 mph, but the forecast says it’s marginal with questionable tide. Saturday morning July 25th is your best bet. That’s glassy – no wind – clean conditions, with a 5ft southeast swell at 8 seconds. That morning is the one to aim for. The water temp is 64°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year.

After that, things go downhill. Saturday afternoon turns onshore at 9 mph, ruining it. From Sunday the 26th through the end of the first week, we’re stuck with cross-onshore winds from the north-northeast and south. Swell drops under 3ft and period goes up to 12 seconds – that long period won’t help much at a beach break. Tuesday morning the 28th has a quick glassy window with 4ft from the northeast, but with a short 6-second period, it’s just ordinary. Wednesday the 29th early morning is glassy again with a tiny 2ft south swell, period 10 seconds and energy of 102 – just enough to splash around.

The second week isn’t much better. The 1st of August is a skip with strong winds. The 2nd Sunday morning has a clean, offshore wind from the southwest and 2ft of south swell at 10 seconds – clean but small. The 4th of August Tuesday afternoon shows a jump to 7ft from the south, energy at 874, but a 16 mph cross-on wind makes it poor and only for experts. The 5th of August Wednesday brings the biggest energy of the whole period, over 1000, with 6ft southerly, but again it is wrecked by strong cross-on wind. That looks more like a kite day than a paddle day.

A couple late chances: on the 6th of August Thursday afternoon the wind turns cross-off from the south at 13 mph, with 4ft of swell from the southeast at 12 seconds – energy 756. It’s marginal but could offer a cleaner wave if you get the tide right. The 7th Friday morning has a smaller 4ft southeast swell with light cross-on wind, again just marginal.

So, bottom line: Saturday morning July 25th is your only true standout. Glassy, clean, and fun. After that, it’s mostly a long gap of poor conditions until the second week, and even those windows are sketchy. Forecasts can change, but right now the pickings are slim.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.7
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12
0.6
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11
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12
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12
0.5
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11
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6
0.5
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12
0.5
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11
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10
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10
0.5
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
313
286
338
340
229
127
85
105
93
63
75
67
61
78
71
67
41
42
105
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
NW
5
N
15
ENE
10
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
0
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15
NE
10
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WSW
5
E
10
NNE
5
SSE
15
NNE
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
8:37PM0.41m
1:41PM0.58m
10:46PM0.43m
1:51PM0.61m
11:51PM0.48m
1:59PM0.63m
00:32AM0.53m
2:13PM0.65m
1:07AM0.59m
2:32PM0.65m
1:40AM0.64m
2:55PM0.65m
2:13AM0.67m
Low Tide
5:59PM0.38m
5:32AM0.16m
6:55PM0.35m
6:25AM0.11m
7:34PM0.32m
7:10AM0.06m
8:07PM0.30m
7:50AM0.02m
8:35PM0.29m
8:26AM-0.01m
9:03PM0.29m
9:02AM-0.03m
9:30PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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