Surf Forecasts:
Barrinha surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrinha in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for our local stretch.
Honestly, for the first few days, it's a bit of a flat spell. We're looking at a real quiet start from Saturday the 29th right through the end of the month. The waves are tiny, hardly a ripple, and the wind is mostly blowing onshore or across it from the north and northeast, making a mess of things. You're better off doing something else for a few days.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell bumps up a bit, but it's short period, onshore wind, and the energy is still pretty weak. It's not the one.
Things start to get interesting on Wednesday the 2nd. The wind swings around to the southwest and goes offshore in the afternoon, cleaning things right up. The swell is a bit of a mix, but it's a sign of life. Thursday the 3rd is better again. The wind is light and cross-off, and we've got a solid 4ft to 4ft southerly swell with moderate wave energy (249-271). Still, the conditions are just "clean," not stellar.
Now, the standout of the whole forecast is Barrinha. Come Wednesday the 9th of September, the surf really wakes up. The swell pushes up to 6ft from the east-southeast, with a period of 7 seconds. The wave energy is strong, hitting 583. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping the waves clean. This is the best looking window we've got. It's a bit of a punchy, short-period swell, but the size and the clean conditions will make for some fun, punchy waves. It's an intermediate break, so it's not for the total beginners, but it's not a death wish either. Crowds are only "sometimes" an issue, so you might have a bit of company, but it shouldn't be a zoo.
The water temperature is sitting at 72°F, which is about 2°F cooler than normal for this time of year. Nothing crazy, just a touch on the cooler side.
After that, there's a bit of a drop-off. The wind gets messy again from the east-northeast, and the swell direction shifts, making it harder to find a clean face. The second week is looking less reliable, with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions taking over by the 10th and 11th. There's a small window on the 13th, but it's small and messy.
So, to put it simply: stay patient through the first week. The best bet is the morning of the 9th of September at Barrinha. That's the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 4 | E 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 169 | 522 | 152 | 131 | 130 | 188 | 151 | 165 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:03PM1.42m | 4:23AM1.47m | 4:36PM1.41m | 4:59AM1.45m | 5:10PM1.37m | 5:37AM1.41m | 5:46PM1.31m | 6:19AM1.34m | 6:27PM1.23m | 7:09AM1.24m | 7:19PM1.12m | 8:17AM1.13m | 8:39PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.09m | 10:10PM0.05m | 10:31AM0.10m | 10:44PM0.05m | 11:06AM0.15m | 11:19PM0.08m | 11:44AM0.22m | 11:58PM0.14m | 12:26PM0.32m | 00:42AM0.24m | 1:17PM0.45m | 1:42AM0.35m | 2:32PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 47 | 30 | 178 | 10 | 4 | 156 | 7 | 3 | 237 | 133 | — | 318 | 207 | 169 | 88 | 68 | 66 | 130 | 188 | 151 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | SSE 10 | E 13 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 10 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 29 | 51 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 140 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | S 4 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | — | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 88 | 181 | 335 | 128 | 186 | 312 | 172 | 236 | 459 | 257 | 335 | 706 | — | 24 | 522 | 152 | 131 | — | 4 | 27 | 165 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 322 | 377 | 370 | 324 | 319 | 327 | 324 | 371 | 324 | 525 | 342 | 11 | 11 | 1141 | 411 | 322 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 66 | 6 |
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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).
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