
Surf Forecasts:
Ersary beach (Barra) surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 14,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ersary beach (Barra) this week:
The surf forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ersary beach (Barra) in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, gales from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SSW on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7531 | 5061 | 1144 | 477 | 296 | 85 | 16 | 8 | 1378 | 184 | 2047 | 2938 | 7251 | 9665 | 10123 | 6151 | 4679 | 3752 | 1913 | 1615 | 1230 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:51PM3.54m | 7:06AM3.48m | 7:24PM3.53m | 7:38AM3.47m | 7:57PM3.44m | 8:10AM3.40m | 8:29PM3.29m | 8:42AM3.26m | 9:01PM3.09m | 9:15AM3.07m | 9:34PM2.86m | 9:51AM2.84m | 10:13PM2.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.02m | 00:55AM0.07m | 1:09PM0.00m | 1:26AM0.10m | 1:42PM0.06m | 1:57AM0.20m | 2:14PM0.20m | 2:28AM0.36m | 2:47PM0.40m | 3:00AM0.56m | 3:21PM0.63m | 3:34AM0.79m | 3:59PM0.89m | ||||||||
7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 7 | W 10 | — | W 13 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 15 | — | — | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | N 12 | W 11 |
— | — | 969 | 477 | 296 | 85 | 471 | 506 | 91 | 184 | — | 1054 | 2499 | — | 10123 | — | — | 12 | 46 | 72 | 1230 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 10 | SSE 6 | WNW 9 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 14 |
— | — | 1 | 217 | 81 | 2 | 126 | 8 | — | 125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 125 | 254 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | W 10 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | 16 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 5 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — |
7531 | 5061 | 1144 | — | 2 | 402 | — | 56 | 1378 | 1049 | 2047 | 2938 | 7251 | 9665 | — | 6151 | 4679 | 3752 | 1913 | 1615 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 961 | 791 | 148 | 0 | 68 | 130 | 184 | 135 | 306 | 209 | 336 | 209 | 687 | 890 | 209 | 221 | 312 | 194 | 184 | 344 | 221 |
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Information about the Ersary beach (Barra) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ersary beach (Barra) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ersary beach (Barra) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ersary beach (Barra) 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 (Ersary beach (Barra)) 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 Ersary beach (Barra) 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.
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