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
25.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (May 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 Monday (May 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 4th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 4th 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 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
1.6
SSE
6
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.4
ESE
7
0.8
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.7
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
158
120
108
106
133
127
101
126
97
203
158
236
196
314
402
272
133
99
65
54
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
NNW
0
N
15
E
5
NW
5
N
20
ENE
10
N
5
SW
25
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
5
NW
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:45AM1.33m
3:07PM1.43m
3:17AM1.32m
3:40PM1.40m
3:51AM1.30m
4:14PM1.35m
4:25AM1.26m
4:49PM1.29m
5:01AM1.21m
5:24PM1.23m
5:39AM1.16m
6:02PM1.16m
6:21AM1.10m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.17m
8:50AM0.10m
9:16PM0.19m
9:23AM0.12m
9:49PM0.22m
9:58AM0.16m
10:22PM0.26m
10:33AM0.23m
10:57PM0.31m
11:09AM0.30m
11:33PM0.37m
11:47AM0.37m
00:12AM0.44m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
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5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
14
4
1
2
1
Temp °C
27
24
26
26
24
27
27
24
26
26
24
24
23
23
24
24
24
25
26
24
26
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
25
25
24
24
23
24
26
26
28
27
27
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
1.4
SE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
Energy kJ
164
158
120
108
106
133
127
101
126
97
96
99
236
196
144
120
99
85
77
54
54
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SE
12
Energy kJ
58
48
23
21
20
19
18
7
11
12
4
43
105
127
314
402
272
133
99
65
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
14
0.6
S
11
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SE
15
0.8
S
11
0.4
S
13
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
20
88
7
7
1
3
6
20
3
3
7
54
143
53
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.3
SSW
3
1.6
SSE
6
1.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
38
3
13
2
203
158
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
601
174
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Espírito Santo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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