Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some proper gems to get excited about if you’re patient.

The opening days are ordinary, with a bit of small, short-period swell and moderate onshore winds. Sunday morning the 13th brings a bit of 4ft SSW swell, but it’s windy and cloudy – surfable but nothing to write home about. The real story starts to build from Monday the 14th. The morning sees a jump in quality: a solid 4ft S swell, period stretching out to 11 seconds, with gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is strong at 460, so you’ll feel the push. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is a fair bit colder than normal for this time of year, so suit up properly.

The standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 16th. The morning session at Barrinha is firing: 6ft of S swell, clean with a gentle offshore wind, and the combined energy is pumping at 916. That’s proper, solid surf – not for beginners, but intermediates will have a ball. It’s the pick of the first week, no doubt.

Thursday the 17th is tricky. The swell hangs around at 6ft from the S with an 11-second period, but the wind swings cross-onshore and then onshore, so it gets messy. Worth a look early if you’re keen, but it won’t be pristine.

There’s a long dry spell from the 18th through the 20th – small, weak, and choppy. The swell drops right off, with energy readings in the double digits. Not worth the paddle.

Then things turn on again. Monday the 21st has a nice pulse of 7ft E swell, glassy in the morning, with moderate energy (589). The glassy conditions are a huge plus – clean, lined-up waves. Tuesday the 22nd keeps the good run going with 6ft E swell, again glassy both morning and afternoon. This is consistent, quality stuff for the intermediate crew.

The second week gets a bit wild. Wednesday the 23rd is okay but wind picks up. The real belter is Thursday the 24th morning: 5ft S swell with a very long period of 14 seconds, glassy conditions, and combined energy of 981. That’s a groundswell with real punch – perfect for a point or reef break. It’s the top call of the whole outlook. After that, the wind turns onshore and the swell fades, with poor conditions through the 25th and 26th.

Sunday the 27th afternoon sees a return of 7ft S swell, but it’s messy. Then Monday the 28th morning brings a big 8ft S swell with a 14-second period – massive energy at 2076 – but the cross-onshore wind and rain showers mean it’s only for the experts. That’s a powerful, heavy day.

So, if you’re planning: Wednesday the 16th morning and Thursday the 24th morning are the absolute standouts. The 24th is the best of the lot – that long-period glassy swell will be a dream.

Rusty.

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