Ersary beach (Barra) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what Ersary beach (Barra) has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a mixed bag, and there’s a fair bit of waiting involved. The combined swell energy is moderate (517) early on, but it kicks up to strong levels later.

The forecast kicks off right away on Tuesday the 1st of September, but it’s not pretty. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell with a short, weak 8-second period, and a howling 22 mph onshore wind from the W. The water temp is about average for the time of year. The waves will be absolutely blown out and messy – it’s a no-go. Thursday the 3rd brings a 5ft SW swell, but that strong 22 mph cross-onshore wind from the SW will chop it to bits. The condition is poor.

We hit a real big, angry spell on Friday the 4th. The swell jumps way up to 15ft from the WSW, with a very long 12-second period. But the wind is screaming from the W at 34 to 40 mph, turning it into a full-blown gale. The combined wave energy is extremely strong (5234). This is not for surfing – it’s more like a washing machine for the brave or a kite session for the lunatics. Stick to the pub.

The wind finally calms down by Wednesday morning the 9th of September. We’ve got a 7ft WSW swell with a moderate 10-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is strong (1293) but the conditions are marginal, with a slight cross-chop. It is barely surfable, but not worth getting wet for.

Now, there is a flicker of hope. Look at Monday the 14th of September. The afternoon shows a 7ft SW swell with a decent 12-second period, and the wind switches to a clean cross-offshore from the S at 16 mph. This is the standout of the whole window. The energy is strong (1141) and the wind state is described as “clean.” This is the one to aim for. The waves won’t be perfect, but it’s the best chance of getting a few clean lines. For a beginner, that 7ft swell is at the upper limit, so be cautious.

The last gasp of the forecast on Wednesday the 16th of September has a tiny 2ft WSW swell with a very long 12-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the SE. The energy is weak (117). It will be clean but knee-high at best.

So, the honest truth: there are massive gaps of poor or unsurfable conditions for the first 12 days. The only real recommendation is to put a pin in Monday the 14th of September. That’s your best shot for a clean session, but don’t expect perfection.

Rusty.

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