Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NNE swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for La Barra over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a rough stretch. The forecast is showing a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore from the north, and the swell is just not lining up with quality. The first solid window of surf we see is around Saturday the 29th of August, but even then, it's a tough watch. The swell is coming from the NNW at 5ft with an 11-second period, which has some decent energy (476) but the wind is a cross-shore from the NNE at 16 mph, and the wave comment says "poor surf conditions." It's a no-go.
We then go through a full week of the same story. From Sunday the 30th right through to Saturday the 6th of September, it's all "poor surf conditions" with cross-onshore winds and choppy, messy waves. The swell hangs around 3ft to 6ft, but the period is often short (7-8 seconds) and the wind just ruins any chance of a clean face. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 76°, but that's about the only positive.
The second week doesn't bring much relief either. From Sunday the 7th of September through to Saturday the 13th, it's more of the same – cross-onshore winds, poor conditions, and a lot of small, weak swell. The combined energy dips into the 100s and 200s, which is weak. There's a moment on Saturday the 12th of September in the afternoon where the wind goes cross-shore and the swell hits 6ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wave comment is still "marginal." It's not enough to get excited about.
Honestly, there's no standout session here. The combination of persistent onshore wind and poor swell quality means this whole 16-day window is a write-off. If you're desperate, you could look at a beach setup, but with the wind howling and the surf quality being so poor, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle surfer. I'd leave the board in the car and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNE 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 476 | 516 | 671 | 207 | 211 | 118 | 144 | 212 | 223 | 244 | 305 | 494 | 604 | 650 | 560 | 418 | 327 | 273 | 258 | 226 | 251 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:53PM2.58m | 3:12AM2.40m | 3:26PM2.57m | 3:45AM2.39m | 4:00PM2.50m | 4:20AM2.34m | 4:37PM2.39m | 4:59AM2.26m | 5:20PM2.23m | 5:47AM2.14m | 6:15PM2.04m | 6:49AM2.02m | 7:32PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.32m | 9:09AM0.37m | 9:34PM0.34m | 9:43AM0.39m | 10:07PM0.40m | 10:19AM0.47m | 10:44PM0.50m | 11:01AM0.58m | 11:25PM0.65m | 11:51AM0.73m | 00:18AM0.82m | 1:02PM0.88m | 1:36AM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 11 | S 18 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 13 | — | SW 12 | NW 10 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 476 | 516 | 6 | 207 | 211 | 88 | 47 | 54 | 41 | 30 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 3 | — | 6 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 19 | S 8 | NNW 10 | S 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 14 | N 10 | N 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | NW 15 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | — | — | 9 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 19 | S 14 | N 12 | — | S 15 | NNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 15 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | S 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 4 | 11 | — | 5 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 169 | 169 | 671 | 139 | 114 | 118 | 144 | 212 | 223 | 244 | 305 | 494 | 604 | 650 | 560 | 418 | 327 | 273 | 258 | 226 | 251 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 128 | 128 | 127 | 35 | 35 | 48 | 48 | 35 | 48 | 48 | 35 | 48 | 35 | 48 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 120 | 35 | 33 | 35 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Barra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Barra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La 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 (La 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).
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