Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSE 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 (Aug 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this in feet and miles per hour.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long, dry spell with barely anything to get excited about. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to the 11th of August, the surf is tiny and the conditions are just... flat. The swell energy is weak (14 to 180), and the winds are all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the surface lumpy and choppy. It’s a real bummer.
But hold on, things start to change on Wednesday the 12th of August. That’s when we finally see a pulse of life.
Barrinha is your only spot in the game, and it wakes up on Wednesday morning. We’re looking at a clean, glassy start with a 5ft swell from the SSE. The combined energy jumps to a solid moderate 736, and the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the glassy conditions (wind is calm, air temp is nice) will make it surfable. The afternoon stays around 5ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it’s not as clean.
Thursday the 13th of August is the real standout. Morning sees a 5ft swell from the SE with a gentle offshore from the SSW (9 mph), keeping things tidy. The energy is a strong 538. But the afternoon is where it’s at: a solid 7ft swell from the SE with a period of 8 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the S at 12 mph. The combined energy is a serious 1050 – that’s strong wave energy, and the moderate offshore wind will groom it beautifully. This is the best window of the whole forecast. It’s getting a bit tall for the beginners, but for the intermediates and up, it’s going to be fun.
Friday the 14th of August morning sees the swell pumping up to 8ft from the SSE with a longer period of 12 seconds, and the energy is a massive 2678 – that’s powerful, groundswell energy. Unfortunately, the wind is onshore from the NNE at 12 mph, so it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. This one’s for the experts only, and even then, it’ll be a battle. The longer period will make the sets fat and powerful, better for a point or reef, but at a beach break, it’ll be a beast.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a total dud. The best on offer is Wednesday the 12th of August morning for the glassy conditions, and Thursday the 13th of August afternoon for the best combo of size, wind, and energy. Get out there if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 143 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 80 | 61 | 57 | 53 | 65 | 75 | 66 | 63 | 99 | 102 | 78 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:40AM1.32m | 3:59PM1.36m | 4:16AM1.35m | 4:32PM1.36m | 4:51AM1.37m | 5:05PM1.35m | 5:26AM1.37m | 5:38PM1.32m | 6:03AM1.35m | 6:13PM1.27m | 6:44AM1.30m | 6:53PM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.21m | 9:47AM0.18m | 10:07PM0.18m | 10:23AM0.17m | 10:40PM0.15m | 10:58AM0.18m | 11:13PM0.14m | 11:33AM0.21m | 11:47PM0.15m | 12:10PM0.26m | 00:24AM0.19m | 12:52PM0.34m | 1:08AM0.25m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 63 | 33 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 80 | 61 | 57 | 53 | 39 | 75 | 66 | 63 | 99 | 102 | 78 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 7 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 41 | 65 | 9 | 11 | 38 | 54 | 28 | 25 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 7 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | E 7 | S 16 | E 11 | SSE 14 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 143 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 24 | — | 47 | 64 | — | — | 65 | 72 | — | 6 | 36 | 40 | 17 | 87 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 11 | 1145 | 23 | 319 | 386 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 66 | 1 |
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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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