
Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ESE swell with 997 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with ESE 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 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The first proper surf window opens up on Saturday the 11th, but it’s a bit of a forgettable session. There’s some swell pushing in at 3ft from the ESE, but it’s got a bit of cross-breeze and that water temp is a full 4° colder than usual – sitting at 59°, so you’ll be wanting a thick steamer.
The real standout is Sunday the 12th, morning session. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the south, and the wind is offshore and light. The water energy is chunky at 733 (moderate), and conditions are set to be really good. This is the pick of the first week.
Monday the 13th morning keeps the good times rolling: 6ft from the south, offshore wind, clean lines. The period is a bit short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker and more crumbly, but still well worth a paddle.
Then Tuesday the 14th morning is a quiet gem. Glassy conditions, 7ft from the SE, and a longer period of 10 seconds. The energy is strong (875), and with absolute glass, it’s going to be smooth and fun. This is another top session.
After that, things get rough. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through to Saturday the 25th, it’s a long stretch of onshore slop, cross-on winds, and generally poor conditions. The swell drops and the wind stays nasty. There’s a gap of nearly two weeks of not much to write home about.
However, the long-range forecast shows a serious pulse for Sunday the 26th morning. We’re looking at a big 10ft from the SSW, but that’s too big for this break. The energy is massive (1360), but it’s a warning: this is for experts only, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the size is intimidating.
Keep it on the radar for the Sunday morning, but for the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 11 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
321 | 469 | 382 | 396 | 465 | 424 | 356 | 329 | 850 | 962 | 749 | 590 | 374 | 602 | 655 | 688 | 493 | 317 | 239 | 130 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:09AM0.38m | 2:46PM0.74m | 00:29AM0.40m | 3:38PM0.74m | 00:41AM0.45m | 4:35PM0.70m | 1:08AM0.52m | 5:42PM0.64m | 1:42AM0.59m | 4:00PM0.54m | 7:06PM0.56m | 3:53PM0.50m | 8:29PM0.48m | 3:01AM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.25m | 6:59AM0.06m | 8:33PM0.28m | 7:47AM-0.00m | 9:13PM0.32m | 8:34AM-0.04m | 9:46PM0.37m | 9:19AM-0.06m | 10:15PM0.41m | 10:02AM-0.05m | 5:02PM0.54m | 10:42PM0.43m | 10:44AM0.00m | 6:18PM0.45m | 11:25AM0.07m | ||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | |
mm | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 27 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSE 7 | S 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 |
321 | 140 | 382 | 304 | 180 | 299 | 264 | 301 | 850 | 962 | 749 | 590 | 374 | 602 | 655 | 688 | 493 | 317 | 239 | 130 | 334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 12 | S 10 | ESE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 10 |
142 | 469 | 320 | 70 | 50 | 126 | 207 | 329 | 25 | 23 | 224 | 8 | 117 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NE 4 | ESE 6 | SSE 18 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 8 | — | S 10 | E 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 |
15 | 2 | 31 | 61 | 3 | 49 | 32 | 30 | 3 | — | 9 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 17 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
11 | 5 | — | 396 | 465 | 424 | 356 | — | — | 2 | 26 | 43 | 94 | 75 | 95 | 244 | 263 | 277 | 309 | 369 | 445 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 59 | 119 | 59 | 59 | 111 | 36 | 36 | 6 | 34 | 1 |
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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.











