
Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SE swell.
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 (Oct 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 50 | 95 | 83 | 49 | 48 | 86 | 95 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 66 | 56 | 50 | 46 | 40 | 64 | 119 | 103 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.09m | 6:57AM1.03m | 7:14PM1.00m | 8:08AM0.95m | 8:45PM0.94m | 9:54AM0.94m | 10:32PM0.98m | 11:17AM1.01m | 11:40PM1.08m | 12:07PM1.11m | 00:25AM1.21m | 12:45PM1.22m | 1:03AM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.47m | 1:03PM0.59m | 1:40AM0.58m | 2:23PM0.66m | 3:20AM0.62m | 4:12PM0.65m | 4:57AM0.56m | 5:26PM0.54m | 5:55AM0.45m | 6:12PM0.40m | 6:37AM0.32m | 6:49PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SSE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 11 | ESE 6 |
54 | 49 | 57 | 53 | 56 | 62 | 86 | 95 | 36 | 26 | 45 | 66 | 56 | 50 | 46 | 40 | 46 | 43 | 103 | 167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 |
15 | 50 | 95 | 83 | 23 | 48 | 38 | 37 | 50 | 28 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 39 | 13 | 64 | 119 | 14 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | SE 17 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — |
7 | 6 | — | 11 | 49 | 12 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 45 | 17 | 38 | 33 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | E 6 | ESE 5 | — |
131 | 120 | 159 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 24 | 72 | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 71 | 58 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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.










