Surf Forecasts:
Ersary beach (Barra) surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with WNW 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 (Aug 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
355 | 269 | 165 | 154 | 161 | 284 | 256 | 193 | 83 | 49 | 19 | 119 | 203 | 181 | 283 | 447 | 1170 | 812 | 766 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:37PM3.71m | 7:58AM3.50m | 8:18PM3.73m | 8:37AM3.48m | 8:57PM3.63m | 9:14AM3.38m | 9:35PM3.45m | 9:51AM3.22m | 10:12PM3.20m | 10:28AM3.01m | 10:50PM2.92m | 11:08AM2.79m | 11:33PM2.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:46AM-0.07m | 1:59PM-0.09m | 2:25AM-0.05m | 2:38PM-0.06m | 3:03AM0.06m | 3:16PM0.08m | 3:39AM0.26m | 3:53PM0.30m | 4:15AM0.50m | 4:32PM0.57m | 4:53AM0.77m | 5:15PM0.87m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | S 13 | S 14 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 | NW 6 | N 6 | — | — | S 17 | SW 17 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
355 | 269 | 165 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 83 | 49 | 17 | 119 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 12 | 542 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 6 | N 5 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 15 |
— | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | N 8 | W 10 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 6 |
2 | — | — | 154 | 161 | 284 | 256 | 193 | — | — | — | 23 | 203 | 181 | 283 | 447 | 1170 | 812 | 766 | 255 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 147 | 67 | 235 | 1022 | 599 | 1132 | 1022 | 184 | 67 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 67 | 130 | 254 | 393 | 184 | 194 | 235 | 235 |
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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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