Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Barrinha.

Right now, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a weak, inconsistent swell and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, leaving the water a mess. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are a no-go with tiny waves and poor conditions. The combined energy is barely registering (22 to 60). Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are flat and choppy. Friday the 7th actually cleans up a bit with a light cross-offshore wind, but there’s just no size to speak of – only 1ft to 1ft. You’ll be waiting a while.

The real action starts to build around Saturday the 8th. The swell kicks up to 5ft by morning and jumps to 6ft by the afternoon, with a long 14-second period from the south. The combined energy jumps to 1191 (strong), but the wind is still cross-on, so the surf will be a bit lumpy. It's a tease of what’s to come.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 9th sees a solid 6ft south swell (combined energy 906, moderate to strong) with a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW. The waves will be clean, but the period is a bit shorter at 11 seconds. Still, a good day.

But the standout for me is Monday the 10th of August. The morning brings a 8ft south swell (period 8 seconds) with a clean cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is a solid 761 (moderate to strong). That’s going to be a fun, clean wave for intermediate to advanced surfers. The afternoon gets bigger – 10ft from the south (period 10 seconds) – but that’s pushing into expert-only territory, and the wind turns light cross-on. Still, the morning session is the one to circle.

Then we get a couple of proper gems. Tuesday the 11th is a cracker: 8ft from the SSW, with a clean offshore wind from the SW at 16 mph. The combined energy is massive at 2471 (very strong). This is a wave for experienced surfers only – it’s going to be powerful and clean. The same goes for Wednesday the 12th: 8ft from the SSW, offshore wind again, combined energy 1693 (very strong). Two days of pure, pumping, offshore surf. The water temperature is running about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 68°.

After that, the swell drops but stays rideable. Thursday the 13th has a clean 5ft from the SSE with a light offshore breeze, but the period is short (11 seconds). Friday the 14th sees a bigger 7ft SSE swell (period 14 seconds, very long) but the wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Saturday the 15th turns into a messy, wind-affected 7ft from the east with a short period – that’s a kite surf day, not a paddle one. The last few days of the outlook (Sunday the 16th to Tuesday the 18th) fade back to small, weak, and choppy conditions.

So, the best of the best: Monday the 10th (morning) and Tuesday the 11th. Clean, powerful, and offshore. Perfect for the experienced crew. The swell direction is from the south and SSW, which is a good direction for this spot. Just be aware – crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get there early.

Rusty.

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