
Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming up over the next couple of weeks.
We're in for a slow start, but there's a definite window of fun waves on the horizon. The standouts are clearly the Friday morning and Saturday morning sessions, with clean conditions and solid, rideable swell. The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real sniff of anything worthwhile kicks off on Thursday, July 23rd in the morning. It's tiny, about 3ft from the south, with a light offshore wind, so it's clean but weak. The combined energy is only moderate (104). You'd be scratching for leftovers.
Then things heat up. Friday morning, July 24th, is a proper contender. We've got a clean 6ft swell from the SSE, with a light offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy is ramping up to a solid moderate level (378). It's not a huge day, but it's very surfable and the conditions are good. This is one of the best bets on offer.
Friday afternoon holds up pretty well too, with 5ft from the same direction and light cross-off wind, keeping things clean. Energy is still solid (355).
But the real standout? Saturday morning, July 25th. Glassy conditions, clear skies, and a clean 6ft swell from the SE. The combined energy reaches a strong 469. The wind is dead calm, so it's going to be smooth as glass. This is your session. The swell is a solid intermediate size, and with glassy conditions, you'll be in for a treat. The period is a short 9 seconds, so it's a windswell, but with that clean setup, it'll be more than fun.
Saturday afternoon drops off a touch, with 5ft and a cross-off breeze, still clean but the energy is high (551). It's a solid afternoon, but the morning is the pick.
From Sunday, July 26th, things go downhill fast. The wind swings onshore, and the swell drops in size and gets messy. A long-period (12s) south swell rolls in, but it's blown out by strong cross-onshore winds, so it's a write-off.
The first week of August looks pretty grim. There's a lot of onshore wind, rain, and generally poor conditions. The combined energy values are there, but the wind just ruins it. The swell on Monday, August 3rd, hits 5ft from the east, but with a strong cross-onshore breeze, it's choppy and messy. This setup, with the wind and a beach break, honestly looks more like kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing.
The long-range outlook is full of blown-out, choppy conditions and small, weak swells. There's no real standout further out, just a lot of "maybe" if the wind behaves, but for now, it's a solid no-go.
In short, don't miss Friday morning, and absolutely don't miss Saturday morning. That's the week right there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 28 | 104 | 375 | 482 | 370 | 322 | 470 | 437 | 412 | 340 | 228 | 169 | 161 | 105 | 100 | 88 | 88 | 62 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:14PM0.46m | 7:50AM0.43m | 12:58PM0.49m | 7:05PM0.43m | 1:24PM0.54m | 8:37PM0.41m | 1:41PM0.58m | 10:46PM0.43m | 1:51PM0.61m | 11:51PM0.48m | 1:59PM0.63m | 00:32AM0.53m | 2:13PM0.65m | 1:07AM0.59m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:06PM0.38m | 10:32PM0.29m | 3:17AM0.26m | 4:35PM0.40m | 11:47PM0.32m | 4:29AM0.21m | 5:59PM0.38m | 5:32AM0.16m | 6:55PM0.35m | 6:25AM0.11m | 7:34PM0.32m | 7:10AM0.06m | 8:07PM0.30m | 7:50AM0.02m | 8:35PM0.29m | |||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
188 | 245 | 160 | 105 | 482 | 370 | 322 | 470 | 437 | 412 | 252 | 206 | 147 | 161 | 90 | 82 | 66 | 88 | 48 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
31 | 28 | 104 | — | 99 | 75 | 69 | 67 | 44 | 45 | 340 | 228 | 169 | 118 | 105 | 100 | 88 | 34 | 62 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 9 | N 5 | — | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSE 14 | S 6 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
3 | 8 | 2 | — | 108 | 8 | 33 | 16 | 32 | 113 | 32 | 22 | — | 11 | 10 | — | 64 | 65 | 41 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 3 | SW 4 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | — |
2 | 1 | 3 | 375 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 1 | 39 | 32 | 43 | 93 | — | — | 61 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Information about the Barrinha Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Barrinha may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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