Surf Forecasts:
Ersary beach (Barra) surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 2,994 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with WSW 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 (Jun 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ersary beach (Barra) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1596 | 1100 | 693 | 485 | 281 | 139 | 1275 | 1027 | 814 | 862 | 1035 | 1517 | 2671 | 961 | 466 | 464 | 809 | 488 | 315 | 84 | 416 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:20PM2.81m | 10:40AM2.66m | 11:06PM2.71m | 11:30AM2.58m | 11:58PM2.65m | 12:27PM2.55m | 00:56AM2.64m | 1:29PM2.58m | 1:59AM2.69m | 2:34PM2.69m | 3:02AM2.82m | 3:35PM2.85m | 4:03AM2.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM0.85m | 4:44PM0.86m | 5:15AM0.92m | 5:36PM0.93m | 6:12AM0.95m | 6:37PM0.96m | 7:15AM0.92m | 7:43PM0.92m | 8:21AM0.83m | 8:48PM0.82m | 9:22AM0.70m | 9:49PM0.65m | 10:19AM0.54m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | |
— | 10:15 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:19 | — | — | 10:20 | — | — | 10:21 | — | — | 10:22 | 10:22 | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | NW 8 |
1119 | 1100 | 693 | 485 | 281 | 139 | 1275 | 1027 | 814 | 862 | 771 | — | — | 961 | 466 | — | — | 488 | 315 | 84 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 13 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | S 5 | SW 8 |
1596 | 37 | 44 | 43 | 295 | 985 | — | — | — | — | 1035 | 1517 | 2671 | — | — | 464 | 809 | — | — | 146 | 416 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 147 | 130 | 130 | 67 | 135 | 67 | 67 | 64 | 67 | 213 | 130 | 0 | 270 | 184 | 266 | 221 | 184 | 194 | 235 | 69 | 958 |
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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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