Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking a bit patchy, but there are a few windows where things come together. We’re starting off with a quiet spell, then building into a better run mid-month, and a final pulse of energy towards the end that might be worth circling on the calendar.

First up, the early days are a write-off. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are a total no-go – tiny swell, cross-onshore winds, and just messy conditions. Don’t bother. Monday the 10th sees a little bump in energy, but it’s still very ordinary. The combined swell energy is only 76 to 104 (weak to moderate), with waves around 1 ft. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is pretty weak. Still, it’s the first sign of life.

Tuesday the 11th is where things start to get interesting. The swell picks up to 2 ft in the morning, and the combined energy jumps to 356 (strong). The wind is offshore from the SSE, keeping things clean. By afternoon, the swell bumps to 5 ft, though the period drops to 7 seconds – that’s short-period, wind-driven stuff, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and less organized. Still, with offshore wind and a solid energy reading of 432 (strong), this is the best of the early run. The wave direction is SSE, which is right in the sweet spot for Barrinha.

Wednesday the 12th is glassy in the morning – a real treat. The swell drops back to 2 ft, but the wind is from the S at just 3 mph, so it’s flat calm. The combined energy is 238 (moderate). The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is still small. A good day for a longboard or a foamie.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are a step back – onshore winds and poor surf conditions. The swell is around 3 ft to 3 ft, but the wind is from the N and NE, making it bumpy. Not worth it.

Saturday the 15th is a redemption day. The morning has clean offshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph, with a 3 ft SSE swell and a long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is 301 (strong). This is a classic groundswell setup – the long period means the waves will have more push and shape, but they might break a bit straight at the beach. For a point or reef, this would be a standout. At Barrinha, it’s still very good, especially with the offshore wind. The afternoon keeps the offshore flow, with the swell dropping to 2 ft but still solid energy at 279 (strong).

Sunday the 16th is a bit smaller, with 2 ft to 3 ft and clean conditions. It’s surfable but not a standout.

Now, here’s the real highlight – Monday the 17th morning. The swell jumps to 5 ft, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is 429 (strong). This is the biggest swell in the whole forecast period, and it’s clean. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s wind swell, but when it’s glassy and that size, it’s going to be fun. This is a morning for the experts only – 5 ft is over the 5 ft mark, so it’s too big for beginners. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so get it early.

The rest of the week goes downhill again. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are blown out with onshore winds. No good.

Thursday the 20th is a sneaky good one. The morning has offshore wind from the S at 12 mph, with a 3 ft ESE swell and a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is 315 (strong). The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but the offshore wind will make it clean. The afternoon is smaller but still clean.

Friday the 21st is a mess again – strong cross-onshore winds and a lumpy 5 ft NE swell. No thanks.

Saturday the 22nd is tiny and flat. Combined energy is down to 46 (weak). Not worth it.

Finally, Sunday the 23rd has a late pulse. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and a 4 ft S swell with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is 274 (strong). The afternoon turns offshore and clean, with a smaller 2 ft SSE swell. It’s a marginal day, but the morning could be a fun little session if you’re keen.

The water temperature is sitting at 74°F, which is about normal for this time of year – no anomaly to speak of, so it’s comfortable.

The standout session is Monday the 17th morning – glassy, 5 ft, and strong energy. That’s the one to plan for. The next best is Tuesday the 11th afternoon, with offshore wind and solid 5 ft swell. The long-period groundswell on Saturday the 15th is also a good call, especially for cleaner waves.

If you’re going to wait for anything, wait for that Monday morning. It’s the biggest and cleanest of the lot.

Rusty

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