Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SE swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a window opening up Friday morning at Barrinha. The surf’s gonna be a solid 6ft from the southeast, and with a 9-second period, there’s a bit of punch behind it. The combined energy is sitting at 534 (moderate), which is decent. What really makes this one stand out is the glassy conditions – a light 3 mph wind from the WSW, dead calm. That’s going to keep the face clean. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing wild, just a touch of the usual. Barrinha is fairly exposed to the swell, so it’ll soak up that energy. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get in early. This is the pick of the bunch.
Saturday morning, the swell drops a touch to 5ft, still from the southeast but with a shorter 8-second period. The winds are glassy again from the north, so clean conditions. The energy is down to 328 (weak to moderate), but it’s still a fun, manageable wave. It’s a good follow-up session if you missed Friday.
Now, things get a bit flat and messy after that. Sunday through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a lot of poor surf. The swell drops below 3ft, periods get long, and the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, chopping things up. There’s not much to get excited about. The combined energy dips into the double digits, which is weak. You’ll be scratching for a wave.
We do have a bit of a spike on Saturday, August 1st. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the northeast with a short 6-second period, but the wind is a clean cross-off from the northwest at 6 mph. The energy is back up to 302 (weak to moderate). It’s not a perfect setup, but it’s the best we’ll see in the second week. The swell period is short, so it’ll be a bit chop-prone, but it could be fun for a while.
The rest of the first week of August looks pretty ordinary. The swell drops off again, the wind stays onshore, and the energy stays low. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. Honestly, if you can’t make Friday or Saturday morning, you’re waiting for a while.
To be blunt, the best bet is Friday morning. That 6ft SE swell with glassy wind is the standout. The next best is Saturday morning, but it’s a step down. Beyond that, it’s a waiting game. The water is a bit cooler than usual, but nothing crazy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 516 | 418 | 313 | 286 | 295 | 340 | 181 | 127 | 85 | 105 | 93 | 67 | 114 | 67 | 89 | 77 | 71 | 46 | 59 | 40 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:55PM0.65m | 2:13AM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:02AM-0.03m | 9:30PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 516 | 418 | 313 | 286 | 295 | 212 | 140 | 103 | 37 | 58 | 59 | 43 | 49 | 73 | 56 | 61 | 75 | 54 | 64 | 64 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 |
| kJ | 51 | 48 | 34 | 44 | 153 | 340 | 181 | 127 | 73 | 16 | 93 | 51 | 34 | 34 | 89 | 77 | 71 | 43 | 14 | 15 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 12 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 32 | 60 | 42 | 26 | 47 | 19 | 12 | 85 | 105 | 10 | 61 | 37 | 67 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 46 | 59 | 40 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 57 | — | 10 | 63 | 64 | — | 13 | 67 | 114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 28 | 0 |
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