Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting slow, but there’s a couple of windows to get excited about. The first real chance to paddle out is Tuesday the 11th, but it’s nothing special.
The main break in the picture is Barrinha. The water’s about 74°F, which is right on the money for this time of year, so no thermals needed.
The first worthwhile session is Wednesday the 12th in the morning. Swell is only 3ft from the SSE, but the wind is light and offshore from the SSW. That’s clean. The combined energy sits at 274, which is moderate, and with a 13-second period, the waves will have some shape. Good for an intermediate.
The real standout is Saturday the 15th in the morning. The swell pushes to 3ft from the SSE, and the energy jumps to 519 – that’s strong. The period is still a solid 14 seconds, so the lines will be well-formed. And the wind is light and cross-off from the SSW. That’s the cleanest, best surf of the whole outlook. It’s not too big for a confident intermediate, but it’s got some grunt.
After that, it’s a mess. From Sunday the 16th, the wind turns onshore and the swell period drops to 8 seconds or less. The energy numbers are still there – Monday the 18th hits 410 – but it’s all choppy, lumpy, windswell. For a beach break, that’s kite-surfing weather, not paddling. The 17th through the 21st is pretty grim.
There’s a long dry spell from the 17th all the way to the 24th. The only clean moment is on the 22nd morning, but it’s a weak 1ft SE swell with no energy. Barely worth a look.
The next possible glimmer is on Monday the 24th of August. The wind goes light offshore from the SSW, and we get a tiny 1ft SE swell with a super long 16-17 second period. It’s almost flat, but the conditions are clean. That’s a promise for the future, but it’s a long way off.
So, the clear winner: Saturday the 15th in the morning at Barrinha. That’s your day. Everything else is either marginal or a write-off. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 203 | 379 | 212 | 187 | 245 | 222 | 202 | 372 | 239 | 222 | 306 | 431 | 390 | 351 | 111 | 110 | 108 | 167 | 230 | 315 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:42AM1.46m | 3:08PM1.49m | 3:26AM1.51m | 3:49PM1.49m | 4:09AM1.53m | 4:29PM1.47m | 4:51AM1.51m | 5:07PM1.42m | 5:30AM1.45m | 5:42PM1.35m | 6:09AM1.36m | 6:17PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM0.10m | 8:54AM-0.00m | 9:16PM0.03m | 9:38AM-0.02m | 9:57PM-0.00m | 10:20AM0.00m | 10:36PM0.01m | 11:00AM0.06m | 11:15PM0.05m | 11:38AM0.16m | 11:52PM0.12m | 12:15PM0.27m | 00:28AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | E 7 |
| kJ | 203 | 86 | 212 | 187 | 245 | 222 | 202 | 372 | 239 | 222 | 306 | 431 | 390 | 351 | 111 | 110 | 108 | 167 | 63 | 217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 8 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 379 | 49 | 42 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 41 | 88 | 112 | 119 | 103 | 70 | 47 | 48 | 10 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | E 9 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | — | 21 | — | 25 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 82 | 49 | 43 | 12 | 12 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | ENE 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 90 | — | — | — | — | 39 | 14 | 32 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | — | 230 | 315 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 66 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 18 |
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