La Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. I’ll walk you through it, no sugar-coating.

First up, we’re talking about La Barra – a beach and reef setup that’s exposed and picks up swell. Right now, the water temperature is sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick suit at home.

Honestly, it’s a rough start. From Monday the 24th of August right through to Sunday the 6th of September, it’s just one poor surf condition after another. The winds are stubborn, blowing cross-on from the north and north-northeast, and that keeps things choppy and messy. There’s a lot of weak to moderate wave energy in that stretch (combined energy values bouncing from 48 up to 990), but with the wind state, it’s just not surfable.

We do get a little spike in size around the 2nd of September – swell hits 7ft from the north-northeast with a short, weak period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (589). But the wind is still cross-on, chopping it up. That’s not a day for a beginner; over 5ft and messy – leave it to the experts who don’t mind the bump.

Now, here’s the one and only standout in the whole outlook. It’s a ways out, so take it with a pinch of salt, but Monday, the 7th of September, shows something different. The morning brings a long-period swell from the northwest – 3ft but with a period of 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The combined energy shoots up to 1165 (moderate to strong). That’s a lot of pulse for knee-to-waist high waves. That long period is a double-edged sword though – it’ll wrap nicely around reefs and points, but at a beach break like La Barra, it might wall up and close out. Wind is still cross-on from the north-northeast at 12 mph, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the best shot we get.

The afternoon of the 7th eases off a bit, and the following days (8th and 9th) keep that long-period swell rolling (14 to 15 seconds), but the energy drops and the wind stays annoying.

Overall, the first week and a half is a write-off. The second week gives us a glimmer – that Monday the 7th is the only real hope. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath. The break is very consistent, so when the wind plays ball, it’ll fire. But right now, the cards are stacked against us.

Rusty.

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