Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 471 | 326 | 362 | 356 | 279 | 656 | 651 | 731 | 2582 | 1302 | 1377 | 997 | 731 | 679 | 610 | 504 | 340 | 286 | 220 | 188 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:05AM0.49m | 3:37PM0.53m | 5:17AM0.48m | 4:16PM0.48m | 11:26PM0.26m | 6:48AM0.43m | 5:19PM0.43m | 11:12PM0.31m | 11:56AM0.57m | 7:17PM0.41m | 12:08PM0.60m | 10:47PM0.47m | 12:20PM0.63m | 11:19PM0.54m | 12:35PM0.65m | 11:52PM0.61m | |||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.47m | 8:43PM0.16m | 7:58AM0.41m | 2:22PM0.46m | 9:12PM0.23m | 7:40AM0.43m | 3:37PM0.42m | 9:42PM0.30m | 3:08AM0.19m | 4:29PM0.37m | 10:09PM0.39m | 4:09AM0.13m | 5:08PM0.31m | 4:59AM0.08m | 5:43PM0.26m | 5:44AM0.03m | 6:18PM0.21m | ||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 471 | 326 | 180 | 259 | 198 | 656 | 363 | 173 | 1897 | 1302 | 1086 | 997 | 731 | 679 | 610 | 504 | 340 | 286 | 220 | 188 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | 189 | 216 | 176 | 160 | 6 | 74 | 73 | 48 | 29 | 28 | 64 | 35 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SSE 10 | — | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 16 | — | S 15 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 20 | — | 30 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 11 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 23 | 101 | 362 | 356 | 279 | — | 651 | 731 | 2582 | — | 1377 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 45 | 136 | 151 | 136 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 6 |
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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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