Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a bit of a rollercoaster ahead, but there is some gold to be found if you're willing to wait for it.

The first real action kicks off on Sunday morning, the 30th of August. It’s a bit of a slow start with a small 4ft easterly swell at Barrinha. The water is sitting at 66°, which is about right for this time of year. The real story that morning is the absolute glass – zero wind, just a light rain. It's surfable, but you'll be working for it on those short 8-second waves. The combined energy is a moderate 178 – it's there, but it's not firing. The afternoon gets a bit messy with the wind swinging, so don't expect much after lunch.

Monday morning, the 31st, is a different beast. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the east, and the energy is cranking at 632 (moderate-to-strong). It's glassy again, with a light SE breeze. This is a proper session for the intermediates, but the heavy rain might put a damper on the vibe. It’s a significant step up from the day before.

Tuesday, the 1st of September, is the standout of this first week. The morning is absolutely mint. We’ve got a clean 8ft swell from the ESE, a glassy surface with a light WSW wind, and the energy is pumping at 721. This is the kind of morning you call in sick for. The conditions are dialed. The afternoon holds up too, with a clean 6ft wave and a cross-off wind, but the morning is the real magic window.

The middle of the week, from Wednesday the 2nd through to Friday the 4th, is a write-off. The wind gets messy, the swell drops, and the quality goes out the window. You’re looking at a few days of poor conditions with cross-onshore junk. Save your energy.

Things get interesting again on Sunday, the 6th of September. The morning session at Barrinha sees a big 10ft southerly swell rolling in – this is big, expert-only territory. The energy reading is a massive 2608, which is very strong. The wind is offshore and clean. But here’s the thing: at this size, it’s likely too big for this break, so unless you’re a seasoned charger, it’s more of a spectacle. The afternoon is still a solid 8ft and clean, but the wind picks up.

After another quiet spell, the final call is for Monday, the 14th of September. The morning is looking like another beauty. A 7ft easterly swell with a 9-second period, light wind, and a solid energy rating of 770. Clean conditions. The afternoon gets even better with a 8ft swell and 10-second period, and the energy jumps to 954. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon. If you can hold out for this one, it looks like a proper payoff.

The best windows are without a doubt Tuesday morning, 1st September, and then the long-range promise of Monday, 14th September. The first one is a sure thing, the second one is a bit further out, but it’s got all the makings of a dream session.

Rusty.

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