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
24.7° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 16th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
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)
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.4
SE
12
0.7
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
84
175
102
96
83
77
46
47
47
47
45
28
19
9
18
37
252
387
268
131
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
N
5
NW
10
SE
5
W
10
N
20
NE
15
N
15
N
25
NE
15
SW
10
N
20
S
15
SW
5
SSW
20
E
5
WSW
20
SW
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:43AM1.37m
2:11PM1.54m
2:26AM1.41m
2:56PM1.57m
3:12AM1.43m
3:43PM1.55m
4:01AM1.41m
4:32PM1.50m
4:51AM1.38m
5:23PM1.43m
5:44AM1.33m
6:16PM1.33m
6:41AM1.27m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.13m
7:49AM0.01m
8:24PM0.08m
8:34AM-0.03m
9:09PM0.06m
9:22AM-0.04m
9:56PM0.08m
10:11AM0.00m
10:44PM0.12m
11:03AM0.07m
11:35PM0.18m
11:57AM0.16m
00:29AM0.26m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:09
1
2
8
3
1
Temp °C
26
24
27
25
24
25
24
24
27
27
24
30
29
25
28
26
24
25
26
24
22
26
26
27
24
26
27
26
28
26
26
26
29
28
28
29
27
26
27
27
28
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
ENE
4
0.7
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
13
0.6
ENE
4
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.8
ENE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.9
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
E
7
0.6
S
5
0.7
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
14
Energy kJ
79
9
175
102
12
83
77
46
47
47
47
53
28
57
32
23
17
252
387
268
131
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
E
8
0.5
SSE
13
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
SSE
11
0.1
S
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
4
0.2
SSE
9
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
Energy kJ
32
84
5
10
96
3
9
9
10
16
15
45
1
19
2
8
26
26
27
28
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
E
8
0.2
ESE
13
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.3
ENE
4
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.4
SE
12
0.4
S
5
0.1
NE
9
0.5
E
7
0.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
35
43
19
17
10
10
1
6
3
3
2
10
10
9
9
18
37
7
3
28
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.2
E
5
0.3
ENE
2
0.6
NE
4
1.1
NE
7
1
ENE
6
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
S
4
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
7
12
10
7
19
6
2
1
8
109
71
1
5
4
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
4
9
13
4
18
13
11
11
90
9
0
66
0
174
Best forecast wave conditions in Espírito Santo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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