Barrinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 48.63° W

Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
17.2° C
1.5° 

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


Barrinha surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.2m 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window to look at and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner for the most part. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s a couple of moments that could make it worth paddling out.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Thursday the 23rd. Before that, we’re looking at tiny, poor surf with weak energy (20-51) and just not enough to get excited about. Wednesday the 22nd is glassy in the morning, but the swell is only 2 ft – barely a ripple.

Things finally start to wake up on Thursday the 23rd. The morning shows a jump to 6 ft from the south-southeast, with a clean cross-off breeze and the combined energy climbing to 940. That’s moderate energy starting to push in. The afternoon really gets going though – 7 ft from the SSE, period of 9 seconds, clean surf, and the energy reading at 708. This is the first standout. The wind is a light cross-off, so conditions should be clean, but that wave size is getting into more serious territory – it’s not for beginners. This is the best of the first week.

Friday the 24th morning is a genuine treat. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got 6 ft of clean swell from the southeast with 468 energy. That’s a beautiful morning surf. The onshore wind and funky tide conditions blow out the afternoon, so get it while it’s good.

Saturday the 25th has a clean afternoon session with 5 ft from the southeast and a 9-second period, with 489 energy and a cross-off breeze. That’s a solid option for the weekend.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions after that. From Sunday the 26th through to the end of July, we’re looking at a run of choppy, cross-onshore winds and weak swell. The energy drops down into the 100s and lower. A few glassy moments pop up on the 27th morning (3 ft, ESE, 279 energy) and again on the 29th morning (5 ft, but from the NE with a short 5-second period – that’s sloppy). Not really worth the drive.

Then the real kicker shows up in the long-range. On Wednesday the 5th of August, conditions flip. The swell jumps to a massive 10 ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy rockets to 2289 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind is a clean cross-off, but this is a warning: 10 ft is way too big for most surfers. This is expert territory only. The setup might be more interesting for the kite crowd than a paddle surfer unless you’ve got the skills and the right board. It’s a promising but uncertain call this far out.

Alright, let’s break down the standout. Barrinha is a fairly exposed beach, so it catches pretty much everything. The optimum swell direction here is southeast, and that’s exactly what we’re getting for the best windows. The water temps are about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The break can get crowded sometimes, so on the 23rd afternoon and 24th morning, expect company.

The main event is Thursday 23rd afternoon and Friday 24th morning. The best solo session is Friday morning – glassy, 6 ft, clean. That’s my pick.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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9
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0.9
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7
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9
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9
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8
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13
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Energy kJ
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88
533
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134
Wind (km/h)
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15
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15
SSW
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SW
15
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NE
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NNE
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NNW
15
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SW
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NNE
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High Tide
11:38PM0.34m
5:20AM0.55m
5:36PM0.48m
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
Low Tide
00:59AM0.33m
9:28AM0.34m
1:52PM0.33m
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
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Temp °C
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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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