Barrinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.09° S 48.63° W

Issued: 2 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
16.2° C

2.8°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Barrinha surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,857 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 4th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 4th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 4th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Gather ‘round, surfers. Rusty here, looking at the run ahead for Barrinha.

Right now, we’ve got a solid pulse of Southern Ocean energy pushing in, but it’s a tricky one. The water temp is sitting at 61°, which is a proper 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so don’t forget your steamer. The combined swell energy is a hefty 1654 (strong), so there is plenty of push behind it.

Let’s start with today, Saturday the 4th. The morning is the pick of the entire first week. We’re looking at a clean 8ft S swell with a 12-second period, and light SW winds – offshore and glassy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The wave comment backs it up: "excellent surf conditions." The afternoon sees the swell bump up a touch to 8ft, but the wind clocks around to a cross-off from the south. It’s still good, but the morning is the window.

Sunday the 5th rolls in with some early magic. The morning is glassy, with a NNW breeze at 3 mph, and a 7ft S swell (11 secs). With that kind of wind state, the faces will be smooth and clean. That’s a standout window. By the afternoon, the wind turns onshore from the NE at 9 mph, and the quality drops fast – marginal at best.

Monday the 6th is a write-off. The swell drops to 4ft and the wind goes messy, with a cross-on component. The combined energy is down to 603 (moderate), and the wave comment says "poor surf conditions."

Tuesday the 7th is still pretty average. The swell period drops to 7 seconds in the morning – that’s short-period, jumbled-up windswell – with a weak 473 (moderate) of energy. The afternoon is slightly better with a 6ft SSW swell and a cross-off breeze, but it’s only marginal.

Wednesday the 8th through until Sunday the 13th is a long, flat gap. The swell drops below 3ft for most of those days, with combined energy hovering in the 100-200 range (weak). A few light onshore days and even some rain. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the turnaround. Tuesday the 14th. The swell comes back with a bang. A 6ft S swell in the morning, building to 7ft by the afternoon, with a 12-second period and cross-off winds. The combined energy jumps to 1182 (strong) and the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." That morning is the real gem in the second week, but the whole day looks promising.

Wednesday the 15th sees the swell stay around 7ft, but the wind swings onshore from the NNE – a cross-on mess. The energy is still 1259 (strong), but the quality is marginal to poor. Thursday the 16th is similar – solid swell, but wind keeps it from being clean, though Thursday afternoon is worth a look with a 7ft S swell and a cross-off breeze.

Friday the 17th is the big one for heavy-water crew. The morning serves up a 8ft S swell with a 14-second period – that’s a proper, long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore from the SW at 12 mph. The combined energy hits 2349 (very strong), and the wave comment is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is only for experts – too big for beginners. With that long period, it might offer better shape at a protected reef or point, but at a beach break it could close out. Still, the raw power and clean conditions make it the standout of the entire 16-day run.

Saturday the 18th fades fast with onshore winds and dropping swell, and Sunday the 19th peters out into tiny, ordinary waves.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best on offer is this morning, Saturday the 4th, with clean, head-high-plus S swell and offshore winds. The other standout to pencil in is Tuesday the 14th for a return of clean, solid surf. And for the brave, Friday the 17th is a beast of a day – huge, powerful, and clean, but experts only. Keep an eye on that one, but remember it’s a long way out, so don’t lock in your plans just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
11
2
S
11
1.8
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.5
S
7
1.8
SSW
8
1.3
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1654
1575
1165
951
679
442
286
273
217
230
356
198
201
220
161
100
100
104
128
146
158
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
S
5
W
5
NNW
15
NE
15
N
15
N
5
NNW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
NW
10
N
10
NE
10
NNW
15
N
10
S
5
W
10
SSW
5
S
25
SW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
4:54PM0.58m
4:23AM0.61m
5:35PM0.55m
5:09AM0.58m
6:21PM0.51m
6:03AM0.53m
7:15PM0.46m
7:16AM0.49m
11:51PM0.44m
12:03PM0.53m
00:34AM0.43m
1:01PM0.62m
1:06AM0.40m
Low Tide
11:27AM0.06m
00:06AM0.34m
12:19PM0.09m
1:01AM0.34m
1:18PM0.13m
2:01AM0.32m
2:26PM0.18m
9:27PM0.44m
3:04AM0.30m
3:43PM0.22m
4:08AM0.25m
5:08PM0.24m
5:09AM0.20m
6:32PM0.25m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:32
5:32
 mm
3
15
5
1
3
Temp °C
14
15
12
16
16
14
18
17
15
14
15
12
16
17
14
19
18
14
14
14
14
Feels °C
11
12
10
14
13
12
16
18
13
11
12
11
14
15
12
17
16
13
13
14
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
11
2
S
11
1.8
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1
SE
10
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.9
NNE
5
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
Energy kJ
1654
1575
1165
951
679
442
286
273
217
188
217
198
201
220
161
81
100
45
128
146
158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
SSE
20
0.6
SSE
18
0.6
NNE
4
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
13
0.9
SE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
S
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
NNE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
Energy kJ
31
29
32
32
36
218
243
13
109
55
142
120
98
100
104
100
54
104
17
16
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
23
0.4
ENE
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSE
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
S
13
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
6
Energy kJ
21
29
61
147
15
14
53
7
30
1
4
4
20
10
9
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
NNE
4
0.9
N
5
1
S
6
1.5
S
7
1.8
SSW
8
0.3
N
2
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.4
N
5
0.9
NNE
5
Energy kJ
4
13
34
62
230
356
1
2
5
51
104
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
17
19
9
1
0
10
3
0
1
17
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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).

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