Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Barrinha over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, don’t get too excited for the next few days. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, with Thursday and Friday shaping up to be pretty ordinary—small, weak surf with tricky wind. The water’s sitting at 67°F, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday morning (August 8th) sees a bump in size, with 8ft swell from the south, but that nasty cross-onshore wind and a short, lumpy period (14 seconds) will make it a messy, choppy mess. The combined energy is strong though, at 2073, so there’s a lot of power in the water, but it’s not gonna be pretty. This setup might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Sunday (August 9th) is still a bit of a write-off for clean waves, but the swell stays solid around 7-8ft. The conditions are still marginal, so don’t plan your day around it.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday morning (August 10th) is where we start to see the light. The swell drops a touch to 7ft from the south, but the wind swings offshore from the southwest at 9 mph. That’s a game-changer. The waves will be clean, with a moderate energy level (1151), and that long 12-second period means good shape and power. This is the standout of the first week. Tuesday (August 11th) keeps the same vibe going—offshore wind, clean, 6ft south swell, and a solid 11-second period. This is the best run of the early forecast.

We hit a bit of a lull midweek, with Wednesday and Thursday (August 12th-13th) seeing the swell drop and the wind turning messy again. But Thursday afternoon (August 13th) offers a tiny window of glassy, 5ft conditions from the south, which could be a sneaky session if you’re keen.

The real fireworks are on the horizon. Friday morning, August 14th, delivers a top-tier session. We’re looking at 6ft swell from the SSE, with a very long 14-second period and a clean, light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a hefty 1470, so there’s serious grunt in the water. This is excellent for experienced surfers—the long period will make the waves super lined up, so Barrinha, being a fairly exposed beach, might be a bit walled up, but the quality will be there. This is your best bet of the entire forecast.

After that, things fizzle out again. From Saturday, August 15th, right through to Tuesday, August 20th, we’ve got a long stretch of pretty poor conditions—onshore winds, lumpy, and messy. There’s a gap of about five days with no real recommendations.

Then, just when you’re thinking it’s over, Wednesday morning, August 20th, throws up another absolute beauty. Glassy conditions, 6ft south swell, and a very long 14-second period. The energy is strong at 1379. This is another one for the experienced crew, with clean, powerful lines. It’s a long way off, but it’s a promising one to keep an eye on.

The tail end of the forecast (August 21st) is back to marginal, so don’t hold your breath.

So, to sum it up: your standout windows are Monday-Tuesday (August 10-11) for consistent, clean, fun surf, and then Friday August 14th and Wednesday August 20th for the real quality, powerful, glassy sessions. The long period swells will be best on the points if there are any nearby, but at Barrinha, just be prepared for some long, straight walls.

Rusty.

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