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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 3PM. 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+)12AM (Tue 19th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
2
3
1
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
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
1.1
NE
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
15
1.7
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SE
14
2
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
29
28
76
19
18
16
166
212
178
118
217
283
339
643
264
264
261
200
435
139
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
25
NE
5
NW
5
SE
15
SE
15
SSW
5
SW
10
E
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SE
10
ESE
5
E
0
SE
5
WSW
10
E
on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
High Tide
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
4:34PM0.44m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
<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
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
2
1
9
2
2
5
2
2
Temp °C
24
29
28
26
26
25
24
25
24
24
24
23
22
21
22
23
23
23
22
23
23
25
28
27
28
29
27
27
28
26
27
25
23
22
21
22
24
23
25
24
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
S
8
0.7
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
15
1.1
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1
E
6
0.8
E
7
1.5
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
Energy kJ
47
16
16
34
22
25
26
66
212
178
118
217
283
339
92
124
103
79
55
262
139
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
16
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
7
0.9
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SE
14
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
7
Energy kJ
15
29
28
25
18
8
9
166
33
29
15
21
28
16
330
264
264
261
200
47
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
18
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
S
6
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.5
E
7
0.1
NE
9
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
13
Energy kJ
6
1
3
9
19
18
16
29
19
19
21
13
3
3
25
3
21
16
26
116
114
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
1.1
NE
6
0.5
S
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
S
4
1.2
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
11
1.2
E
6
2
SE
8
Energy kJ
4
9
76
9
1
2
93
119
643
112
435
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
4
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
4
11
13
0
11
13
14
0
0
0
0
0
174
317
0
346
0
1
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Espírito Santo
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
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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