Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barra this week:
The surf forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been digging into the charts for your local zone. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. The swell is around, but the wind is just not playing ball.
For the first week and a half, right through to the 9th of August, the story is all about a persistent cross-onshore wind from the north and north-northeast. It’s a real shame because there’s some decent energy in the water. The wave energy sits between moderate and strong (612 to 911), but it’s all getting torn up. The swell is a short-period windswell from the NNE, mostly between 4 ft and 8 ft, and every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. There just isn’t a window of clean surf here.
The only time the picture gets a little less bleak is on the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. The wind goes light and onshore, the swell is 5 ft from the NNE, and the forecast rating is a 1 out of 10 – still just a marginal call. It’s a “maybe” if you’re desperate, but it’s not what I’d call a stand-out.
The best bet on offer, and I mean the *only* real glimmer, comes on the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. The swell picks up to a solid 6 ft, still from the NNE, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph breeze from the north-northeast, keeping it cross-onshore. The wave energy is strong (426). It’s not perfect, but it’s the least choppy it’s going to be. La Barra is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s very consistent, so it’ll be breaking, but it’s going to be a bit of a battle.
Once we get to the 9th and 10th of August, the swell is pumping – 8 ft on the 9th afternoon with over 900 energy – but the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s a messy, powerful beast. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it won’t be pretty.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, there’s nothing to get excited about. The wind is the enemy. If you’re a kite surfer, that consistent cross-onshore wind and solid swell might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a barren run. Stick to the plan, wait for a change, and keep an eye on the forecasts because they can shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 608 | 512 | 339 | 283 | 250 | 204 | 204 | 167 | 121 | 90 | 95 | 142 | 123 | 164 | 186 | 204 | 217 | 186 | 154 | 132 |
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 | glassy |
High Tide | 00:51AM1.97m | 1:05PM2.21m | 1:30AM2.06m | 1:42PM2.31m | 2:05AM2.14m | 2:16PM2.40m | 2:38AM2.20m | 2:48PM2.45m | 3:09AM2.24m | 3:21PM2.48m | 3:41AM2.25m | 3:53PM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM0.77m | 6:50AM0.79m | 7:26PM0.67m | 7:26AM0.70m | 7:59PM0.57m | 7:59AM0.62m | 8:31PM0.50m | 8:31AM0.56m | 9:02PM0.46m | 9:02AM0.52m | 9:33PM0.44m | 9:34AM0.50m | 10:04PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 40 | 36 | 154 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 34 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NE 8 | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | NW 11 | S 16 | S 15 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 608 | 512 | 339 | 283 | 250 | 204 | 204 | 167 | 121 | 90 | 95 | 142 | 123 | 164 | 186 | 204 | 217 | 186 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 81 | 35 | 35 | 81 | 35 | 81 | 81 | 177 | 541 | 604 | 35 | 1332 | 541 | 35 | 81 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
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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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