Barrinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 48.63° W

Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
18.7°C
0.1° 

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


Barrinha surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,902 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the forecast for Barrinha for the next couple of weeks. There’s a proper run of solid swell comin’ through, but you gotta pick your windows with the wind. The water’s sittin’ at 66° – pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra rubber.

We kick off with Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. It’s surfable, but nothin’ to write home about. Swell is 5ft from the SE at 8 seconds, with a moderate breeze from the SW blowin’ offshore. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (252). Better off waitin’.

Wednesday the 2nd is where it starts to get interestin’. The morning is the standout early in the window. Swell jumps to 7ft from the SE, with a period bumpin’ up to 10 seconds. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SW, blowin’ cross-offshore, and the energy is gettin’ solid (800). Conditions are lookin’ very good. This is a fine morning for intermediate surfers. Expect some crowds though – it’s a spot that sometimes gets busy.

Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. The wind swings onshore and cross-shore, churnin’ up the 4ft to 5ft swell. Poor conditions across the board.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are small and weak. Swell drops under 3ft, energy is low (85 to 165). Not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 6th sees another jump. Swell is 7ft from the S in the morning, buildin’ to 8ft in the afternoon. The period is 9 to 10 seconds, and the energy is strong (786 to 1347). But the wind is fresh from the S, cross-offshore, and it’s a bit messy. The afternoon gets a bit big – 8ft is only for the experienced crew. Marginal conditions.

Now, Monday the 7th is a gem. Morning brings a clean 7ft S swell with a 10-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the SW. Energy is pumpin’ (872). This is one of the best on offer – very good surf conditions for intermediates who can handle a bit of size. The swell direction is a touch off the optimum (SE would be better), but the offshore wind makes it sweet.

Tuesday the 8th is another good one. The morning has 6ft from the SSE with a lovely 12-second period, a light breeze from the SSW, and energy is strong (1007). Clean conditions and very good surf. This is the other standout – the longer period (12 seconds) means better shaped waves, but at a beach break, it might get a bit too straight. Still, a great morning.

Wednesday the 9th is a wildcard. Morning is glassy – zero wind – with 5ft from the SSE and a 12-second period. Energy is solid (832). Expect very good surf. It’s rare to get glass like this, so if you can sneak out, do it. But the afternoon turns onshore, so don’t sleep in.

After that, the swell fades. Thursday the 10th through to the 16th is mostly small, weak, and choppy. There’s a brief window on Sunday the 13th morning with 5ft from the S and a light offshore wind, good for a session, but nothing special. Monday the 14th has a fresh offshore, but it’s messy and light rain.

The last real highlight is Tuesday the 15th morning: 5ft from the S, 11-second period, gentle offshore from the SW, and decent energy (548). Good, clean waves for a relaxed session.

Overall, your best bets are Wednesday the 2nd morning, Monday the 7th morning, Tuesday the 8th morning, and the glassy Wednesday the 9th morning. After that, it’s a long stretch of small stuff.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

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High Tide
3:55PM0.52m
10:23PM0.25m
4:21AM0.61m
4:16PM0.47m
11:17PM0.27m
5:09AM0.54m
4:34PM0.42m
11:46PM0.30m
6:19AM0.45m
00:12AM0.32m
12:31PM0.69m
00:35AM0.35m
1:10PM0.74m
00:51AM0.39m
1:47PM0.76m
00:49AM0.44m
Low Tide
11:25AM0.22m
8:38PM0.25m
9:00AM0.38m
12:42PM0.32m
8:31PM0.23m
8:18AM0.43m
2:21PM0.39m
8:45PM0.21m
7:57AM0.44m
9:04PM0.22m
3:27AM0.21m
9:23PM0.26m
4:42AM0.13m
9:19PM0.31m
5:42AM0.05m
7:11PM0.32m
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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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