Barrinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s shaping up at Barrinha over the next couple weeks.

Right off the bat, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th are dead. Swell’s tiny, about 1ft to 2ft, and on top of that we got a strong northeasterly breeze mushing up what little there is. Don’t bother paddlin’ out – you’ll be sitting on a flat lake. That’s a two-day gap of nothing.

Sunday 13th sees a glimmer. A 3ft easterly swell rolls in with a short period of 8 seconds. It’s nothing special – surfable, but ordinary. The wind goes offshore from the SSW–S, which cleans it up, and the combined swell energy sits at a modest 163. Might be a session for the rusty crew who just need saltwater, but don’t expect any gems.

Monday 14th – now we’re talkin’. The morning glass-off with light ESE winds is the standout here. Swell bumps to 5ft from the SE with a short 7-second period, and combined energy hits 222 (moderate). The glassy surface will make those little peaks fun, especially for intermediate types. The breeze stays slight, so it’s clean and inviting. Afternoon turns cross-shore and messy, so get in early.

Tuesday 15th has a small clean window in the morning – 2ft from the SE, glassy, but the energy’s weak at 133. Afternoon gets chopped by a NE cross-onshore. Only worth a dawn dip.

Wednesday 16th to Thursday 17th – consistent, small stuff. Mornings offer the best: 2ft from the ESE, offshore winds from the SSW–S, clean faces. Energy stays low (86–97). It’s ordinary but rideable for those keen on a longboard.

Friday 18th is where things get interesting for the right crew. Swell jumps to 5ft in the morning, then 6ft by afternoon, both from the ESE with a short 7-second period. Combined energy rockets to 300 then 602 – that’s strong wave energy. Winds are light and cross-shore, so expect lumpy but powerful lines. This is getting into expert territory by the arvo – only for those with experience handling a dumpy, short-period closeout on a beach break. Might actually be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddler, given the mess.

From Saturday 19th through to Monday 21st, it’s a write-off. Onshore winds, rain, and poor conditions. Swell sticks around 4ft–5ft but the wind ruins any chance of quality. Not worth the drive.

Tuesday 22nd morning offers a reprieve – glassy conditions with a 4ft easterly swell, 8-second period, energy 159. It’s surfable, just ordinary. Wednesday 23rd morning improves slightly with offshore S winds and 3ft swell, energy 195 – clean but small.

From Thursday 24th onward, it’s back to onshore winds and tiny or short-period junk. A couple of small windows, but nothing to plan a session around.

The one true standout is Friday 18th – the swell has real power (combined energy 300–602), and while the cross-shore wind keeps it from being perfect, the size will get the blood pumping. That’s your best shot at something memorable, but only if you’re solid in hollow, short-period beach break wedges. For the cleaner, kinder waves, Monday 14th morning with the glass-off and 5ft swell is the pick.

No word on water temp – it’s not in the data, so I can’t tell ya if it’s warm or cold. But you know the drill: if the wind’s offshore and the swell’s showing, go.

Rusty.

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