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
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 19th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
1.1
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.9
S
11
0.7
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
14
1.2
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
47
29
28
73
42
18
15
164
209
178
118
223
275
268
261
261
186
183
131
156
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
N
10
N
25
NE
10
NNW
10
N
10
SE
15
SSW
0
SSW
10
SE
5
SW
5
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
20
SW
20
S
15
ESE
10
E
5
NE
0
E
5
SW
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:43PM1.55m
4:01AM1.41m
4:32PM1.50m
4:51AM1.38m
5:23PM1.43m
5:44AM1.33m
6:16PM1.33m
6:41AM1.27m
7:14PM1.23m
7:44AM1.21m
8:18PM1.14m
8:56AM1.17m
9:30PM1.09m
10:12AM1.17m
Low Tide
9:56PM0.08m
10:11AM0.00m
10:44PM0.12m
11:03AM0.07m
11:35PM0.18m
11:57AM0.16m
00:29AM0.26m
12:56PM0.27m
1:27AM0.34m
2:03PM0.36m
2:32AM0.40m
3:18PM0.43m
3:44AM0.42m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
1
1
8
1
2
4
1
1
3
1
Temp °C
26
24
29
29
25
29
26
24
24
24
24
24
23
22
22
23
23
23
23
23
23
26
25
29
28
26
30
28
27
26
27
28
25
23
21
21
23
23
24
26
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.7
S
8
0.7
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
14
1.1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
SE
7
Energy kJ
47
47
16
28
37
28
34
26
64
209
178
118
223
275
268
95
46
107
107
68
156
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SE
11
0.2
S
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
E
6
Energy kJ
3
4
29
3
19
9
8
9
164
47
29
17
21
24
18
261
42
186
183
71
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
4
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
E
9
0.4
E
7
0.8
SSE
14
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
Energy kJ
3
15
3
10
9
19
18
15
29
29
29
22
13
6
2
16
261
181
143
131
118
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
NE
4
0.8
ENE
7
1.1
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.6
S
4
0.8
S
5
1.3
SSE
6
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
E
6
Energy kJ
27
10
54
73
42
14
28
119
57
87
108
108
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
13
9
11
13
2
2
13
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
317
0
66
1
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Espírito Santo
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
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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