Barrinha surfForecast / Espírito Santo / Brazil

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Barrinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barrinha sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Barrinha surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 30th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
7
1
S
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.6
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
11
1
ESE
7
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.7
SE
12
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.8
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
161
76
38
61
311
235
134
82
270
220
142
110
106
80
74
132
89
50
49
39
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
W
5
NNW
20
ENE
10
NNW
15
SSW
25
S
20
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SW
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:34PM1.34m
1:44AM1.23m
2:10PM1.35m
2:19AM1.25m
2:44PM1.35m
2:55AM1.26m
3:20PM1.33m
3:32AM1.25m
3:57PM1.31m
4:10AM1.23m
4:34PM1.28m
4:49AM1.22m
5:11PM1.24m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.29m
7:50AM0.20m
8:19PM0.28m
8:26AM0.19m
8:53PM0.27m
9:02AM0.20m
9:29PM0.28m
9:40AM0.22m
10:06PM0.29m
10:18AM0.26m
10:44PM0.31m
10:57AM0.30m
11:22PM0.34m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
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Temp °C
23
23
22
23
22
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
23
24
22
23
23
21
22
22
21
21
20
20
20
19
20
20
20
21
22
22
23
23
24
23
22
21
21
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
E
7
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
1
S
6
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
1.1
SE
10
1
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
1
ESE
7
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.6
SE
10
0.7
SE
12
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.8
SSE
5
Energy kJ
53
8
38
38
61
66
90
81
50
270
108
109
83
51
50
74
132
89
50
49
39
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
7
0.4
SE
12
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
13
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.4
E
7
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
15
35
9
9
9
48
4
4
82
144
220
142
110
106
80
28
28
19
7
17
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.5
SE
12
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
SE
11
0.4
E
7
Energy kJ
9
4
2
3
4
7
4
4
45
61
45
38
71
16
7
12
19
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
6
1.3
SSE
7
1
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
1
S
5
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.4
N
3
0.3
SW
2
0.3
SSW
3
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
0.8
S
5
Energy kJ
75
161
76
52
58
311
235
134
2
1
2
48
61
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
525
174
174
319
317
49
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
342
95
95
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Espírito Santo
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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.

Barrinha is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Vila Velha. If you plan a holiday in Espírito Santo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vila Velha. Vila Velha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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