Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let's get into it. It's Rusty here, and I've been looking at the charts for our coast, and I've got to say, it's a slow start. We've got a patch of nothing for a while before a little pulse of energy tries to show up. Don't get too worked up, but there's a glimmer.

The start of the run is flat and poor. From Sunday the 2nd through to the 9th, it's a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, under 3 feet, and mostly from the east, which is weak. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up whatever tiny bumps exist. The energy levels are weak, mostly single or low double digits (139, 129, 196). It's a full week of flatness, the kind that tests your sanity. There is a brief calm on the 10th with light offshore winds, but the swell is basically zero, maybe a foot at best. It looks pretty, but there's nothing to ride.

Now, for the one to keep an eye on, and it's not huge, but it's the best of the bunch. On the 11th of August, Tuesday, the swell direction swings to the south-southeast and picks up some serious period at 14 seconds. That's proper groundswell and the energy levels jump (364). The morning looks the best of the whole forecast. We're looking at clean 2-3 feet of south-southeast groundswell at Barrinha (Barrinha_Vitoria). It's not big, but that long period gives it shape and push. The morning wind is light from the north, leaving it glassy. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on and choppy, so the morning is the call. It's small, but it's the standout.

After that, the energy stays but the quality tanks. The 12th through the 14th have similar south-southeast swell, but the winds are stronger and cross-onshore, making it a lumpy mess. The energy is there (388, 320) but it's wasted.

Then we get to the tail end. The 15th and 16th of August look like they could be fun. The swell drops to around 2 feet from the east, but the wind finally goes light offshore or cross-offshore. The water will be clean, and while the waves won't be big, they might be clean. The energy is moderate (178, 170), and for a groveler, it could be alright. The 16th has some rain around, but the surf stays clean.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total loss. There's a small, clean window on the morning of the 11th with the best swell of the period, and then a couple of clean but smaller days at the end. Don't hold your breath for anything big, but if you're keen, the 11th is your best bet. Water temps are average for the time of year. And remember, the end of the forecast is a long way out, so treat it with a grain of salt.

Rusty, out.

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