Barrinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 48.63° W

Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
19.4° C
0.8° 

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


Barrinha surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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 the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a slow start but the swell window opens up nicely as we head into the weekend. The first real action isn't until Friday morning, August 7th, with a small, clean, waist-high wave at Barrinha. It’s a bit weak with only 76 (weak energy) on the dial, but the cross-off wind from the south will keep it tidy. It’s a bit of a tease, really.

The gears shift on Saturday. The swell kicks up to a solid 7ft from the south, but the wind is all over the place. Saturday morning with a light north wind pushes it a bit cross, and the rain will be coming down. It’s not clean, but there’s a lot of energy in the water. The real standout window kicks off on Monday, August 10th. That morning, we’re looking at 8ft of south swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2726 (strong to very strong wave energy), and more importantly, the wind is offshore from the southwest. This is the pick of the week. For experienced surfers only at that size, but it’s going to be firing with deep, powerful lines. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.

Tuesday, August 11th, is the runner-up. The swell drops a touch to 6-7ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon – absolutely dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The waves will be clean as a whistle, but watch for the long 12-second period; it’ll be a bit more powerful and those sets will have a bit more time between them, making the paddle out a bit easier.

The surf settles down through the middle of the week. Wednesday and Thursday look a bit messy with onshore winds chopping things up. The swell drops and the quality fades.

The next genuine highlight is Friday, August 14th. A solid 6-6ft south-southeast swell with a 13-second period, light winds, and clean conditions. The energy is about 1197 (moderate wave energy). It’s not the monster Monday was, but it’s a very good, clean day for a decent session.

We then hit a big gap. From the 16th of August onwards, the swell drops off a cliff. The energy readings fall into the double digits, and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore. There’s a tiny blip on Wednesday, August 19th, with a glassy morning and a 5ft south swell, but it’s short-lived and the wind turns bad again. After that, it’s flat and choppy all the way through to the end of the forecast. The combined energy for the 18th is only 29 (weak wave energy), so it’s a real dead zone. Don’t get your hopes up for the second week.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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S
8
2
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10
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14
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
2
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8
2.3
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11
2
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11
2.5
S
13
2.5
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12
2.2
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12
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12
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SSE
12
1.7
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1.6
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1.7
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
16
1.7
SSE
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
582
818
1454
1304
809
478
1197
934
2235
1999
1347
1278
1141
1334
1108
841
687
1189
1644
1223
Wind (km/h)
25
S
5
E
20
N
15
N
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
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5
SW
5
SSW
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
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20
NNE
15
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Wind State
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
6:54PM0.32m
1:17PM0.70m
1:12AM0.38m
2:00PM0.75m
1:17AM0.39m
2:42PM0.76m
00:31AM0.44m
3:20PM0.73m
00:37AM0.52m
3:50PM0.67m
1:04AM0.60m
3:20PM0.59m
1:37AM0.66m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.32m
9:34PM0.29m
4:54AM0.17m
7:11PM0.29m
5:56AM0.09m
7:43PM0.29m
6:49AM0.01m
8:11PM0.30m
7:35AM-0.05m
8:37PM0.33m
8:17AM-0.09m
9:02PM0.35m
8:57AM-0.08m
9:26PM0.35m
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Feels °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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