
Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 812 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, it’s your local surf report with Rusty. Listen up.
We’ve got a bit of a weird run ahead at Barrinha. The forecast starts with a glimmer of hope early next week, but then it gets real quiet for a stretch, before a big, powerful pulse of swell shows up way down the line. Let’s break it down.
The first real opportunity kicks off on Monday morning, July 13th. After a pretty weak and windy Sunday, Monday morning is the standout. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the south, with an offshore breeze. The energy’s got some punch to it and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit crumbly and won’t have those long lulls, but it’s definitely surfable and head-high plus. It’s an intermediate’s wave that morning. Then Tuesday morning, July 14th, is another good call. The swell drops to a still solid 6ft from the southeast, but the key here is glassy conditions. Dead calm wind, clean faces. That’s a major positive. The energy is moderate and a 10-second period, giving it better shape than the Monday morning junk. That’s your best bet for a clean, fun session in the first week.
After Tuesday afternoon, the wheels come off. From Wednesday, July 15th, right through to Friday, July 24th, it’s a long, flat, blown-out mess. The wind cranks from the north-northeast and north, cross-onshore, and the swell drops to nothing. There’s a full ten-day stretch of poor surf conditions. You won't want to paddle out for any of that.
Now, hold onto your board. The long-range forecast points to a serious episode starting Saturday, July 26th. This is promising but less certain being so far out. We get a big jump in swell. Sunday morning, July 26th, shows a massive 10ft south swell with a 14-second period. The energy is very powerful and the wind is offshore. That’s expert territory for sure – too big for beginners. The period is long, meaning it’s proper groundswell, which at a fairly exposed spot like this could wall up nicely. The caveat is that with a 16-second period on Monday, July 27th, the energy is off the charts but it might be breaking too straight, so the shape could be tricky. For the size, keep an eye on the crowd factor too, as it can get busy here.
So to wrap it up: grab Tuesday morning, July 14th, for the glassy, chest-high waves. The big stuff on July 26th and 27th is for the experienced crew only, and it’s a long way off, so don’t book a flight just yet.
Stay stoked, and check the forecast again closer to the date.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 15 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
309 | 526 | 659 | 168 | 356 | 589 | 597 | 574 | 586 | 360 | 359 | 291 | 226 | 190 | 125 | 92 | 50 | 46 | 35 | 17 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:29AM0.40m | 3:38PM0.74m | 00:41AM0.45m | 4:35PM0.70m | 1:08AM0.52m | 5:42PM0.64m | 1:42AM0.59m | 4:00PM0.54m | 7:06PM0.56m | 3:53PM0.50m | 8:29PM0.48m | 3:01AM0.66m | 4:10PM0.48m | 9:45PM0.42m | 3:44AM0.65m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM0.28m | 7:47AM-0.00m | 9:13PM0.32m | 8:34AM-0.04m | 9:46PM0.37m | 9:19AM-0.06m | 10:15PM0.41m | 10:02AM-0.05m | 5:02PM0.54m | 10:42PM0.43m | 10:44AM0.00m | 6:18PM0.45m | 11:25AM0.07m | 7:14PM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 28 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
309 | 222 | 381 | 168 | 356 | 589 | 597 | 574 | 586 | 360 | 359 | 291 | 226 | 190 | 125 | 92 | 25 | 403 | 35 | 477 | 351 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 10 | S 13 | S 18 | SSE 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 13 | S 15 | S 13 |
147 | 50 | 113 | 82 | 50 | 25 | 23 | 89 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 50 | 46 | 13 | 17 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | S 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 11 | ESE 12 | S 14 | — | S 9 | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 13 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
61 | 3 | 69 | 12 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 142 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 5 |
306 | 526 | 659 | 131 | — | — | — | 32 | 64 | 132 | 108 | 161 | 267 | 318 | 388 | 434 | 428 | 560 | 418 | 611 | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 111 | 36 | 36 | 6 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 19 |
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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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