Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s going on at Barrinha. This is a fairly exposed spot that can handle a bit of swell, and it’s very consistent, so you know there’s almost always something to look at. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag — some decent windows, but also some long gaps where you’ll want to leave the board at home.

The water is around 66°, which is about average for this time of year — nothing unusual.

The first real chance to get out comes on Tuesday morning, September 1st. The swell is 5 ft from the ESE with a short 8-second period, but the wind is cross-off from the SW, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate (317). It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 6 ft from the SE, still cross-off, but with a risk of thunderstorms — keep an eye on the sky.

Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is where things clean up nicely. Offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph, swell 6 ft from the SE, period 9 seconds, and combined energy of 450 — that’s moderate energy. The face should be clean and lined up. This is your best window in the first week, no question.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Wednesday afternoon all the way through to Monday morning, September 7th, there’s really nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a stretch of small, weak, or choppy conditions. The morning of the 7th has 5 ft from the S, cross-off wind, but it’s still marginal — energy is 339, but the quality just isn’t there.

The next highlight comes late in the outlook. Tuesday morning, September 15th, is a standout. The wind goes glassy — zero wind from the NW — and the swell is 6 ft from the SE with a 12-second period, which is a proper groundswell. Combined energy is a strong 1128. This is a powerful, clean setup. The longer period will really push through at Barrinha, and with the glassy conditions, the waves will be well-shaped and consistent. Just be aware that with size over 5 ft, this is better suited to intermediate surfers and above.

Tuesday afternoon holds decent at 5 ft from the SE, cross-off wind, energy 668, but it’s a step down from the morning session.

So bottom line: Wednesday morning, September 2nd, and Tuesday morning, September 15th, are your best bets. The 15th especially looks promising — glassy, solid swell, and that long period — but it’s further out, so keep an eye on the forecast as it gets closer.

Rusty.

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