Barrinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 48.63° W

Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
15.4° C
3.5° 

Barrinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barrinha surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, ESE swell with 700 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.


Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Barrinha. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there’s definitely a window of fun waves if you time it right.

The week kicks off with small, messy surf. Wednesday the 8th has waist-high swell around 3.6ft to 3.9ft from the south, but the wind is cross or cross-on, so it’s bumpy. The water is a very unusual 59.7°F – that’s 6.3°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate (361). Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.

Thursday and Friday are pretty flat and poor, with swell dropping to under 3.3ft and onshore winds. Skip it.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday morning the 11th is the standout. We’ve got a clean 4.3ft S swell running with a solid 13-second period. The wind is glassy – dead calm – and the combined energy is strong (782). This is the best session of the whole outlook. Barrinha will be clean and fun for an intermediate surfer. The swell direction (S) isn’t the absolute optimum (SE), but the quality of the conditions makes up for it. Expect it to be *sometimes* crowded.

Sunday the 12th morning is also worth a look: glassy again, with a 3.9ft S swell and 10-second period. The energy is still moderate to strong (625). A solid follow-up session.

Monday the 13th sees a bump in size to 6.2ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 9 seconds and the wind is cross-off. The energy is strong (645), but it’s a bit lumpy and the shorter period makes it less appealing for a beach break. It could be okay for stronger paddlers, but it’s not the pick.

Tuesday the 14th morning brings a glassy 5.2ft S swell with an 8-second period. Again, the combined energy is strong (409), but the short period means the waves might be a bit fat and weak. Still, glassy conditions count for a lot.

From Wednesday the 15th onwards, it’s a slow decline into tiny, poor surf. Swell drops below 1.6ft by the weekend of the 19th and stays tiny through to the 22nd. Combined energy falls to weak two-digit numbers (24, 11, 6). There’s over a week of nothing worth chasing.

The very end of the outlook, on the 23rd of July, shows a pulse of 3.6ft S swell returning with a 10-second period and 288 energy, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are described as marginal. It’s something to keep an eye on for the following days, but it’s not a goer just yet.

So, bottom line: your best bet is Saturday morning the 11th – glassy, 4.3ft S swell, strong energy, clean. Sunday morning the 12th is a quality second option. After that, the window closes for a long stretch.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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163
149
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436
421
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333
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172
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123
82
Wind (km/h)
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20
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10
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5
SW
15
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High Tide
11:51PM0.44m
12:03PM0.53m
00:34AM0.43m
1:01PM0.62m
1:06AM0.40m
1:54PM0.70m
1:09AM0.38m
2:46PM0.74m
00:29AM0.40m
3:38PM0.74m
00:41AM0.45m
4:35PM0.70m
1:08AM0.52m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.22m
4:08AM0.25m
5:08PM0.24m
5:09AM0.20m
6:32PM0.25m
6:06AM0.13m
7:41PM0.25m
6:59AM0.06m
8:33PM0.28m
7:47AM-0.00m
9:13PM0.32m
8:34AM-0.04m
9:46PM0.37m
9:19AM-0.06m
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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.

Barrinha is 17 km (11 miles) from Imbituba. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imbituba. Imbituba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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