
Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, N swell with 305 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Lookin’ at La Barra over the next couple weeks, it’s a bit of a rough patch. The wind’s blowin’ mostly from the north, cross-onshore, pretty much the whole time, so that’s makin’ it choppy and tough for paddle surfing. If you’re into kite surfing, this stretch is more your scene, especially when the swell gets bigger.
We start Monday the 6th of July with small waves – about 3 ft from the north, period a short 8 seconds, weak energy. Still cross-onshore with a north breeze around 9 mph. Tuesday and Wednesday drop off to barely 2 ft, period down to 4 seconds, energy real low. Hardly worth paddlin’ out.
Thursday the 9th we see a bit more – around 4 ft, but period’s still short at 5 seconds, wind picks up to 12 mph, still messin’ it up. Through the weekend and into the next week, waves stay between 3 ft and 4 ft, with not enough energy to get excited. Crowds are often here, but with conditions this rough, you won’t have company.
The real push comes Friday the 17th through Monday the 20th. We’re lookin’ at 6 ft to 7 ft from the NNE, period 7-8 seconds, energy buildin’ into the strong range – over 300 and up to 600. That’s a lot of water. But the wind stays north/north-northeast at 12-15 mph, cross-onshore, keepin’ it messy. For waves over 7 ft, it’s experts only, and with a short period and onshore wind, the ride’s gonna be tough. This is a beach and reef mix, so clean lines are hard to come by.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st hold similar size (7 ft to 6 ft), still cross-onshore, still energy hangin’ in there. The best you can hope for is an early morning with a bit lighter breeze, but nothin’ clean.
Water temp’s about normal for the season, so no surprises.
Bottom line: there’s no true standout. The biggest surf comes around the 17th–20th, but the wind kills it. If you’re a paddle surfer, you’ll have to wait for a lucky moment. Kite surfers? This whole second week’s yours.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NW 12 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
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143 | 143 | 136 | 41 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 52 | 78 | 60 | 69 | 91 | 91 | 103 | 71 | 51 | 34 | 67 | 163 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:07AM2.01m | 6:21PM2.19m | 6:58AM1.98m | 7:16PM2.12m | 7:59AM1.97m | 8:21PM2.06m | 9:08AM2.00m | 9:34PM2.04m | 10:18AM2.09m | 10:47PM2.08m | 11:23AM2.22m | 11:54PM2.16m | 12:22PM2.37m | 00:54AM2.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.78m | 00:38AM0.71m | 12:49PM0.84m | 1:35AM0.76m | 1:56PM0.88m | 2:42AM0.78m | 3:16PM0.87m | 3:54AM0.76m | 4:35PM0.79m | 5:02AM0.70m | 5:44PM0.65m | 6:03AM0.61m | 6:44PM0.49m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
21 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 34 | 67 | 39 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | N 13 | N 12 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | S 13 | NNW 10 |
12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 3 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | S 12 | — | S 15 | N 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 8 | N 7 |
143 | 143 | 136 | 41 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 52 | 78 | 60 | 69 | 91 | 91 | 103 | 71 | 51 | 32 | 48 | 163 | 146 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 177 | 137 | 541 | 1407 | 1407 | 612 | 127 | 109 | 127 | 120 | 127 | 127 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 35 | 48 |
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Information about the La Barra Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La 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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