Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 798 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta say, it’s a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim for decent waves. There’s a gap right at the start with no real surf to speak of, and honestly, it stays that way for the entire period. We’re looking at a solid run of poor conditions with no real standout days.
The first bit of surf we see is from Wednesday, July 22nd, but it’s not worth getting excited about. The wind is a persistent cross-onshore breeze, and it just doesn’t let up. The swell is coming from the NNE, which is completely wrong for La Barra. The spot wants WNW swell, so this is a total mismatch. Swell heights hover around 6 ft to 8 ft for the first week, but with a short, weak period of 7 to 8 seconds, the wave energy is moderate at best (280 to 802). It’s basically a choppy, lumpy mess. The water temperature is sitting at 73°F, which is about average for the time of year, but you won’t be enjoying it with those conditions.
The only day that even gets a *marginal* nod is Saturday, August 1st, in the morning. The wind eases up to a light breeze from the NNW, but it’s still cross-onshore. The swell drops to 5 ft from the same poor NNE direction, with wave energy falling to 281. It’s still not good, and the tide is questionable. But if you’re absolutely desperate, it’s the only window that isn’t a total write-off.
After that, it’s back to the same story. The swell fades away to 3 ft to 5 ft through the second week, still with the wrong wind and wrong direction. The wave energy gets weak, dropping to triple digits (99 to 204). The period stays short, between 5 and 7 seconds, meaning no real push.
For a spot that’s a beach and reef setup, this steady cross-onshore wind and short-period NNE swell is a recipe for ugly, choppy walls. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s nothing here that’s surfable for anyone, let alone a beginner. The combination of poor wind, wrong swell direction, and short period means we just have to wait for the next system to shift the pattern.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 271 | 285 | 336 | 356 | 471 | 540 | 555 | 657 | 674 | 751 | 778 | 798 | 778 | 650 | 547 | 435 | 361 | 259 | 221 | 204 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:39PM1.87m | 9:25AM1.86m | 9:54PM1.81m | 10:35AM1.90m | 11:06PM1.82m | 11:35AM1.98m | 00:05AM1.88m | 12:24PM2.10m | 00:51AM1.97m | 1:05PM2.21m | 1:30AM2.06m | 1:42PM2.31m | 2:05AM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:04AM0.98m | 3:49PM1.04m | 4:17AM1.00m | 5:06PM0.99m | 5:20AM0.96m | 6:04PM0.89m | 6:09AM0.88m | 6:48PM0.77m | 6:50AM0.79m | 7:26PM0.67m | 7:26AM0.70m | 7:59PM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 15 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | NNE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | NW 8 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 12 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 271 | 285 | 336 | 356 | 471 | 540 | 555 | 657 | 674 | 751 | 778 | 798 | 778 | 650 | 547 | 435 | 361 | 259 | 221 | 204 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 127 | 528 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 137 | 35 | 81 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
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