Barrinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 48.63° W

Issued: 2 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
15.8° C

3.2°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Barrinha surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,428 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 7th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 12th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are serving up a real mixed bag. There’s a solid start, a bit of a lull, and then what looks like a powerful finish for those who can handle it.

Monday afternoon, we’re looking at a glassy little session. The wind is barely a whisper out of the south at just 3 mph, turning the ocean to glass. We’ve got a 4 ft swell rolling in from the SE with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (465) and the water is a frigid 60°, which is a huge 6° colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want a thick suit. It’s not the biggest, but with those clean conditions at Barrinha, it’s a solid choice.

Tuesday morning picks up a touch, with the swell bumping to 5 ft from the south, but the wind swings cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. It’ll be clean, but that’s a bit more on the size. The energy is climbing (513). By the afternoon, a cross-on wind from the SE at 6 mph kicks up some ripples on a 6 ft SSW swell. It gets a bit messy.

Wednesday morning is another beauty. Glassy again with a WNW wind at just 3 mph, and a nice 4 ft swell from the south (344 energy). Perfect for a quiet paddle. The afternoon turns cross-on with a NE breeze, and the swell drops to 3 ft.

From Thursday through Saturday, things go a bit flat and ordinary. Swell sizes drop under 3 ft, and the wind is mostly cross-on. Nothing to get excited about.

Now, Sunday the 12th is where we see a real spark. The morning has a cross-off wind from the SSW at 6 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the ESE with a long 12-second period. The energy is pumping at 860, and it’s forecast to be very good surf. This is the standout of the first week—clean lines, good push.

Sunday afternoon gets a bit rowdy. An 8 ft S swell hits with a short 8-second period, and cross-shore winds keep it from perfection. It’s big enough to be expert-only territory.

Monday the 13th is gnarly. The morning sees an 8 ft S swell (10 seconds) with a strong cross-off wind at 12 mph. Energy is very strong at 2423. This is serious, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. By the afternoon, it drops to 7 ft from the SSE.

After that, from Tuesday the 14th all the way through to Sunday the 19th, the forecast is mostly poor. We get a mix of onshore winds, choppy conditions, and small, weak swell. There are several days here with no real surf to recommend.

Monday the 20th shakes things up with a raw, powerful swell. The morning has a 7 ft E swell (8 seconds, 1214 energy), and by the afternoon, it jumps to a chunky 12 ft from the ESE (10 seconds, 2025 energy). The wind is cross-on at 12 mph, so it’s going to be messy and big—strictly for the hardcore.

Finally, Tuesday the 21st is the real payoff for those who wait. The morning brings an 8 ft ESE swell with a 10-second period, and a strong offshore wind out of the SW at 16 mph. That’s clean, powerful, and lined up (1359 energy). The afternoon is even better: still 8 ft, but from the east, and the offshore wind holds at 12 mph. The energy hits 1524, and the conditions are called excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best session of the whole outlook—a proper, charging day for the crew that knows what they’re doing.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.6
S
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
9
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
13
1.5
ESE
13
1.4
ESE
13
1.2
ESE
13
1.1
ESE
12
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
245
283
355
164
186
152
163
128
146
146
136
385
711
805
690
469
359
824
1347
1327
Wind (km/h)
5
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
NW
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NNW
5
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
5
SW
10
SE
5
WNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:21PM0.51m
6:03AM0.53m
7:15PM0.46m
7:16AM0.49m
11:51PM0.44m
12:03PM0.53m
00:34AM0.43m
1:01PM0.62m
1:06AM0.40m
1:54PM0.70m
1:09AM0.38m
2:46PM0.74m
00:29AM0.40m
Low Tide
2:01AM0.32m
2:26PM0.18m
9:27PM0.44m
3:04AM0.30m
3:43PM0.22m
4:08AM0.25m
5:08PM0.24m
5:09AM0.20m
6:32PM0.25m
6:06AM0.13m
7:41PM0.25m
6:59AM0.06m
8:33PM0.28m
7:47AM-0.00m
light rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
 mm
2
7
3
2
1
Temp °C
18
14
13
14
11
16
17
14
19
21
16
19
19
15
19
18
18
17
17
16
15
Feels °C
19
12
11
12
10
15
14
12
16
17
14
18
19
15
18
18
19
17
18
15
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
ESE
10
1.4
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
9
0.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
13
1.5
ESE
13
1.4
ESE
13
1.2
ESE
13
1.1
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
12
0.7
ESE
12
2.2
S
10
Energy kJ
273
245
171
229
164
186
85
163
128
146
146
83
385
711
805
690
469
359
241
129
967
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
5
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSE
13
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.7
ESE
12
0.4
NE
4
0.4
S
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
14
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.6
ESE
12
Energy kJ
22
109
59
122
108
124
149
146
101
50
29
136
5
7
4
16
6
148
109
51
91
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
S
13
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
S
14
0.8
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.5
NE
5
0.3
SSW
7
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
147
15
7
30
7
34
152
4
4
3
10
9
4
17
31
13
86
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
5
1.3
S
6
1.6
S
8
1.7
SSW
8
0.5
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
NE
4
1.8
S
7
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
Energy kJ
45
122
283
355
5
20
3
16
340
824
1347
1327
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
46
0
28
0
0
6
0
1
6
1
0
6
0
1
1
0
0
3
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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