Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Barrinha.

The outlook’s a mixed bag for the next two weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise building. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing too wild.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Wednesday morning, September 9th. The swell is a modest 4ft from the south, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy. That’s a clean window, but it’s a small one. The combined energy is moderate at 376. It’s not a standout, but a good little session for the intermediate crew if you can get out before the afternoon cross-onshore kicks in.

The first real standout of the period is Saturday, September 12th. The morning has a 8ft south swell with a 10-second period, and it’s clean with a cross-off wind. The energy is strong, hitting 1401. The afternoon is where it gets serious, though. A 10ft south swell rolls in with an 11-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 4046. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-off and clean. This is a big, powerful swell, and at over 8ft, it’s for experts only. That’s the best on offer for the entire forecast.

Sunday morning, September 13th, is also a good call. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. Combined energy is a solid 558. It’s a good follow-up session after Saturday’s big one.

There’s a gap after that, with a lot of poor conditions and onshore winds. The next real highlight is Tuesday morning, September 15th. The swell is 8ft from the east, with an 8-second period, but the wind is offshore and clean. The energy is strong at 1321. That’s a solid, clean wave, and the offshore wind will make it good for the more experienced surfers.

Wednesday morning, September 16th, is worth a mention. A 4ft south swell with a 9-second period, light offshore wind, and a combined energy of 388. It’s clean and small, a good one for the intermediates looking for a relaxed session.

The rest of the second week fades out quickly. By Saturday, September 19th and into the next week, the swell drops off and the winds are messy. The period from the 20th onward is mostly flat or tiny, with poor conditions. The 21st and 22nd have some surfable but very ordinary waves, nothing to get excited about.

For the pick of the fortnight, it’s hands down Saturday, September 12th. The afternoon session is the big one. That 10ft south swell with clean cross-off winds is a proper day for the experienced crew. Get on it.

Rusty.

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