Barrinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 48.63° W

Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
18.4° C
0.3° 

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


Barrinha surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 737 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 23rd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf ahead for our little slice of coast.

The week ahead’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a sweet spot if you’re patient. We’ve got some size coming through, but it’s the timing and the wind that’ll make or break it.

First up, Thursday morning (23rd July) is a write-off – poor surf, weak energy (130), and a cross-off wind. Not worth getting wet. But Thursday afternoon? That’s the first real standout. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S, with a solid 8-second period, and the wind goes offshore. That’s 533 (moderate wave energy) hitting the beach, and with offshore wind, it’ll be clean. This is the best on offer in the near term. For intermediate surfers, that’s a proper session. Beginners might find it a bit much at 7ft.

Friday morning (24th) drops a touch to 5ft from the SSE, still clean with a light cross-off, but the energy is a bit lower (361). Friday afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind. Saturday morning (25th) is glassy – 5ft from the SE, 8 seconds, and 383 energy. That’s a good, clean window if you can get out early.

Then we hit a lull. From Sunday (26th) through to the end of the month, the swell drops right off. We’re talking 1ft to 3ft, mostly weak energy (under 200), and the winds are all over the place – cross-on, glassy, onshore. It’s a stretch of ordinary to poor conditions. The 27th and 28th have some glassy moments but the swell is tiny. Not worth paddling out for.

The first week of August doesn’t look much better. A few bumps on the 3rd (Monday) with 3-4ft from the S, but the energy is moderate (248) and the conditions are just “ordinary.” The 6th and 7th (Thursday and Friday) see a pulse of 5ft to 6ft from the SSE/SE, and the energy jumps to 485, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and poor. That’s a lot of swell with no quality. For kite surfers, that setup might be fun, but for paddle surfing, it’s a pass.

So, the standout period is Thursday afternoon (23rd) through Saturday morning (25th). The pick of the bunch is Barrinha (Barrinha_1) on Thursday afternoon – 7ft S swell, offshore wind, 533 energy. It’s the only real quality window with size. Saturday morning is a close second for cleaner, smaller waves. The rest of the 16 days is mostly flat, weak, or windy. The water temp is 65°F, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing wild.

Bottom line: don’t sleep on Thursday afternoon. After that, you’re waiting for a long gap of weak surf before things try to pick up again in August, but even then, the wind ruins it.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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533
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High Tide
12:58PM0.49m
7:05PM0.43m
1:24PM0.54m
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
Low Tide
9:33AM0.42m
4:35PM0.40m
11:47PM0.32m
4:29AM0.21m
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
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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.

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