Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here breaking down the next couple weeks for ya.

First up, a dry spell. From Sunday the 16th straight through Wednesday the 19th, the ocean is basically flat. Tiny, messy junk if you even bother. A solid four-day window where you’re better off waxing your board for later.

Friday the 21st finally offers something. It’s a slow starter, but the afternoon brings chest-high waves (4 ft) from the south, clean-faced with moderate energy. Not epic, but a nice way to get back in the water.

Now, the real action kicks off Saturday the 22nd. Morning sees solid 6 ft south swell with light breeze keeping things clean. The combined energy is a solid 528, and the period is 9 seconds, giving it good push. This is the pick of the week – good size, clean wind, and consistent sets. Expect a crowd, but it’s worth it.

Sunday the 23rd keeps it rolling with the same 6 ft south swell, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, kicking the energy up to 915. The morning session is the cleanest, with light cross-off breezes. That longer period means more shape and energy between sets.

Come Monday the 24th, the ocean flexes hard. Swell jumps to 10 ft from the south with a 12-second period and energy reading 2376. That’s huge. Offshore wind in the morning cleans it up, but this is strictly for experts. If you're not a pro, stay on the sand.

Tuesday the 25th settles to 7 ft, but the period is a very long 14 seconds, and the afternoon goes dead glassy – zero wind. Energy is a massive 1729. This is a rare, powerful window for experienced surfers only. Crowds could be thick if the secret gets out.

Your last good look is Sunday morning the 30th, with 5 ft of clean, cross-off swell from the SSE and a 12-second period. Energy sits at 877. It's a long ways off, so keep it on the radar but don't hold your breath.

Best call? Saturday morning the 22nd for the best all-around fun. For the big guns, Tuesday afternoon the 25th is a glassy dream.

Rusty out.

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