
Surf Forecasts:
Ersary beach (Barra) surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WSW swell with 335 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ersary beach (Barra) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way for Ersary beach (Barra). I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. The swell energy is weak (46) to moderate (828) through the whole run, but for the first nine or ten days, the wind just ruins it. Water temperature is about 56°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We’re looking at a gap in decent conditions right from the start. The first few days, Thursday the 9th through the weekend, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, with a bit of a chop, and we’ve got a 6ft WSW swell on Thursday that gets trashed by a 16 mph cross-breeze. Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th see the swell drop right off to tiny 2ft to 2ft – not worth paddling for.
There’s a bit of a glimmer on Tuesday the 14th, with the morning offering a clean 3ft W swell at 11 seconds and light offshore wind from the east. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. The energy is still on the low side (191). That afternoon goes glassy with a 2ft swell, but again, it’s small. After that, we’re back into tiny, weak surf and onshore winds for days.
The best of the lot, and the only real standout, comes on Sunday the 19th. The morning is looking promising with a clean 4ft W swell, 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the east-northeast. The combined energy is moderate (267). This is the one to pencil in. But don’t get too excited – the afternoon goes straight back to a choppy 4ft with a 12 mph cross-onshore. And this break is exposed to the NW, so that W swell is a decent match, but it’s a beach break, so long period groundswell can sometimes make things a bit straight here.
After that, Monday the 20th is a 5ft W swell but onshore and marginal. Then from the 21st to the 23rd, the wind rips in at 25 to 31 mph with strong cross and cross-onshore winds and a messy, blown-out 6ft to 10ft swell. That 10ft on the 23rd is big – over 8ft, experts only – but it’s messy as hell. The energy is strong (3398), but you won’t want to be out there unless you’re strapped into a kite. The setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of that.
Thursday the 24th morning does clear up a bit with a clean 6ft WSW swell and a cross-offshore wind, but it’s still only marginal. All in all, it’s a lean run. For an exposed beach break that’s consistent, this blank run is a bit of a bummer, but it happens. If you’re desperate, target Sunday the 19th morning. Keep an eye on the forecast – turns can happen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
474 | 238 | 274 | 335 | 273 | 165 | 125 | 64 | 41 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 76 | 191 | 106 | 75 | 48 | 47 | 31 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:20AM2.75m | 2:58PM2.76m | 3:35AM2.83m | 4:10PM2.91m | 4:44AM2.98m | 5:14PM3.13m | 5:46AM3.16m | 6:11PM3.35m | 6:40AM3.32m | 7:03PM3.54m | 7:30AM3.42m | 7:52PM3.65m | 8:17AM3.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03PM0.88m | 8:42AM0.83m | 9:18PM0.79m | 9:53AM0.73m | 10:27PM0.62m | 10:56AM0.57m | 11:28PM0.41m | 11:53AM0.38m | 00:24AM0.20m | 12:44PM0.21m | 1:15AM0.05m | 1:32PM0.08m | 2:03AM-0.01m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | |
— | 10:20 | — | — | 10:19 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:13 | 10:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
474 | 238 | 274 | 335 | 273 | 165 | 125 | 64 | 41 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 65 | 191 | 106 | 75 | 48 | 47 | 31 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | WSW 7 | NNW 4 | — | S 21 | S 4 | S 4 | W 12 | S 15 | S 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | SSE 4 | — | W 8 |
— | 13 | 118 | 64 | 34 | 11 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | S 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 19 | — | S 14 | — | — | S 13 | SW 16 | S 13 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 9 | 19 | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 10 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | ENE 2 | — |
354 | — | — | — | 7 | 19 | 15 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 64 | 69 | 69 | 128 | 69 | 69 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 254 | 128 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 148 | 128 | 128 |
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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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