
Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and Fahrenheit.
First up, we’ve got a mixed bag coming our way. The week kicks off with a decent pulse of swell, but it’s not all clean out there. The water is sitting at 61°F – that’s a solid 5°F colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a thicker wetsuit. The energy in the water is strong, with combined swell readings hitting 1575, so there’s plenty of juice.
The standout session is hands down Sunday morning, the 5th of July, at Barrinha. It’s glassy, with a light NE breeze at 3 mph, and a solid 7 ft swell from the S at 11 seconds. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, so expect good shape and energy. The break is very consistent and fairly exposed to the S swell. Just keep in mind, crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get in early. The water is much colder than normal, but the clean conditions will make up for it.
The Saturday afternoon before that, the 4th, has a similar 8 ft S swell but with a 9 mph cross-off wind. It’s surfable, but a bit more mixed. The combined energy is high at 1575, but the wind isn’t as friendly.
Moving into the week, things drop off. Monday the 6th has a choppy morning, but the afternoon cleans up with a 4 ft S swell and cross-off wind. Not a standout, but rideable. Tuesday the 7th morning has a shorter period swell (7 seconds) at 5 ft, which won’t have much punch. The rest of the week stays small and messy, with waves mostly under 3 ft and poor conditions.
There’s a two-day gap from the 8th to the 9th where there’s really nothing to recommend. Winds are onshore, swell is tiny. It’s a bit of a lull.
Then we get a nice little run from the 11th of July. The Saturday morning on the 11th has a 4 ft ESE swell at 13 seconds – long period, clean conditions with light cross-off winds. The afternoon is even better, glassy, with the same swell. The combined energy is moderate (724). This is a solid second standout. The Sunday the 12th morning also looks good, with 5 ft ESE swell, clean, and energy up to 1072. But the rain showers might make it a bit moody.
After that, the 13th and 14th see the swell fade again, with tiny waves and poor winds. The 15th is flat, with combined energy at just 42.
Then, towards the end of the forecast, on the 16th of July, a new pulse arrives. Thursday morning has an 8 ft S swell at 8 seconds – short period, but offshore winds from the SW at 12 mph make it clean. The energy is 800. That’s an expert-only wave at that size, but it’s going to be good for the experienced crew. The 17th and 18th hold some rideable swell, but the winds get stronger, so it’s not as clean.
For the final week, the 18th and 19th mornings have offshore winds again, with 4 ft and 4 ft S swells – clean and fun, but not huge.
So, to sum it up: the best windows are Sunday morning the 5th, and the 11th and 12th of July. Get out there when it’s glassy and the swell is long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1575 | 1148 | 951 | 749 | 442 | 315 | 279 | 217 | 195 | 168 | 169 | 220 | 351 | 196 | 128 | 125 | 146 | 140 | 121 | 280 | 551 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:54PM0.58m | 4:23AM0.61m | 5:35PM0.55m | 5:09AM0.58m | 6:21PM0.51m | 6:03AM0.53m | 7:15PM0.46m | 7:16AM0.49m | 11:51PM0.44m | 12:03PM0.53m | 00:34AM0.43m | 1:01PM0.62m | 1:06AM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:06AM0.34m | 12:19PM0.09m | 1:01AM0.34m | 1:18PM0.13m | 2:01AM0.32m | 2:26PM0.18m | 9:27PM0.44m | 3:04AM0.30m | 3:43PM0.22m | 4:08AM0.25m | 5:08PM0.24m | 5:09AM0.20m | 6:32PM0.25m | 6:06AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | 5:34 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 |
1575 | 1148 | 951 | 749 | 442 | 315 | 279 | 217 | 134 | 168 | 169 | 220 | 351 | 196 | 128 | 125 | 146 | 140 | 107 | 280 | 551 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | NNE 5 | SSE 15 | ESE 12 | S 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 5 | SSW 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | S 6 |
29 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 218 | 243 | 19 | 71 | 55 | 29 | 115 | 78 | 81 | 146 | 99 | 49 | 23 | 9 | 121 | 113 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 23 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 16 | NE 9 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | ESE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 8 | NE 4 | SSW 6 | S 14 | — |
— | — | — | 21 | 29 | 43 | 132 | 19 | 55 | 7 | 7 | 80 | 51 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | SSW 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 5 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 13 | 55 | 89 | 195 | 160 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | 44 | 1 | 10 | 29 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 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.











