Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s your local surf report with Rusty. Listen up.

We’ve got a bit of a weird run ahead at Barrinha. The forecast starts with a glimmer of hope early next week, but then it gets real quiet for a stretch, before a big, powerful pulse of swell shows up way down the line. Let’s break it down.

The first real opportunity kicks off on Monday morning, July 13th. After a pretty weak and windy Sunday, Monday morning is the standout. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the south, with an offshore breeze. The energy’s got some punch to it and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit crumbly and won’t have those long lulls, but it’s definitely surfable and head-high plus. It’s an intermediate’s wave that morning. Then Tuesday morning, July 14th, is another good call. The swell drops to a still solid 6ft from the southeast, but the key here is glassy conditions. Dead calm wind, clean faces. That’s a major positive. The energy is moderate and a 10-second period, giving it better shape than the Monday morning junk. That’s your best bet for a clean, fun session in the first week.

After Tuesday afternoon, the wheels come off. From Wednesday, July 15th, right through to Friday, July 24th, it’s a long, flat, blown-out mess. The wind cranks from the north-northeast and north, cross-onshore, and the swell drops to nothing. There’s a full ten-day stretch of poor surf conditions. You won't want to paddle out for any of that.

Now, hold onto your board. The long-range forecast points to a serious episode starting Saturday, July 26th. This is promising but less certain being so far out. We get a big jump in swell. Sunday morning, July 26th, shows a massive 10ft south swell with a 14-second period. The energy is very powerful and the wind is offshore. That’s expert territory for sure – too big for beginners. The period is long, meaning it’s proper groundswell, which at a fairly exposed spot like this could wall up nicely. The caveat is that with a 16-second period on Monday, July 27th, the energy is off the charts but it might be breaking too straight, so the shape could be tricky. For the size, keep an eye on the crowd factor too, as it can get busy here.

So to wrap it up: grab Tuesday morning, July 14th, for the glassy, chest-high waves. The big stuff on July 26th and 27th is for the experienced crew only, and it’s a long way off, so don’t book a flight just yet.

Stay stoked, and check the forecast again closer to the date.

Rusty

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