Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s 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 1.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming. The forecast starts on Wednesday, July 22nd, but don’t bother paddling out—it’s small, choppy, and just not worth it. Things get going proper on Thursday morning, July 23rd.
The best run of waves is from Thursday the 23rd through Sunday the 26th. Thursday morning brings a clean 1.8m swell from the south with a nice offshore breeze, and the energy is solid (341). Friday morning, the 24th, is the true standout: clean, 1.9m from the southeast, glassy offshore wind, and a combined energy of 701. That’s your best session of the first week. Saturday morning, the 25th, is clean again with 1.7m from the southeast (519), and then Sunday morning, the 26th, goes glassy with 1.0m from the south and a 12-second period (507)—perfect for a mellow session.
Then it fades. From Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th, it’s small and messy. Thursday the 30th morning picks up a bit with a glassy 1.3m from the south (519), but it’s short-lived. The end of the first week and start of August is blown out and lumpy.
For the second week, the big stuff arrives. Sunday the 2nd of August morning has a massive 3.0m swell from the east (2018), but it’s too big for Barrinha. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are also pumping over 2.5m—experts only. The standout of the second week is Wednesday morning, August 5th: 2.5m from the east-southeast, glassy, with a combined energy of 1633. That’s the one to wait for. Thursday the 6th has similar size with a very long 14-second period, which can be a bit straight at the beach, but still packs a punch.
Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so keep an eye out on the best mornings. Water temps are about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
So, mark your calendar: Friday morning, July 24th, and Wednesday morning, August 5th. The first is the clean, fun session; the second is the big, powerful one for the experienced crew.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | N 5 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 55 | 33 | 41 | 18 | 339 | 1122 | 833 | 681 | 599 | 549 | 461 | 342 | 417 | 285 | 244 | 180 | 158 | 149 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:06AM0.32m | 6:20AM0.48m | 12:23PM0.43m | 6:14PM0.46m | 7:50AM0.43m | 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 | ||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.28m | 9:39AM0.38m | 3:06PM0.38m | 10:32PM0.29m | 3:17AM0.26m | 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 | ||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | 5 | 12 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 217 | 244 | 280 | 261 | 134 | 893 | 833 | 681 | 599 | 549 | 461 | 342 | 235 | 222 | 244 | 180 | 158 | 149 | 126 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 55 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 2 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 58 | 67 | 47 | 47 | 417 | 285 | 172 | 116 | 112 | 103 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSE 13 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 14 | — | — | S 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | 20 | 11 | 26 | 58 | 71 | 35 | 35 | 2 | 41 | — | — | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | SSW 3 | S 7 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 41 | 2 | 339 | 1122 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 25 | 53 | 67 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
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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).
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