Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,026 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 0.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks at La Barra.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore northerly wind messing up what little swell is on the table. For most of this period, the waves are going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. You’re not going to find many clean rides out there. The water’s running about 75°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting frustrated.
The next week is a write-off. We have a couple of pulses, but they’re short-period windswell, coming from the NNE with periods of just 6-8 seconds. That’s going to be sectiony and weak. Early on the 24th there’s a bit more energy, but the wind is still cross-onshore and the forecast is only marginal. It’s just not worth paddling out for. The 28th and 29th bring some size, but it’s short-period, crossed-up, and blown out. The moderate to fresh winds will have it all over the place.
We’re looking at a real dry spell until the 30th. Even then, it’s still not great. Sunday the 30th morning gets a slight nod, with the wind easing to a gentle cross-shore breeze and a 6ft swell, but it’s still just short-period stuff and it’s only ‘marginal’ at best.
The first week of September is more of the same – plenty of swell, but it’s all that short period NNE windswell, and the cross-onshore winds just won’t quit. It’s going to stay choppy. Honestly, this kinda stretch is better for a kiteboarder, not a surfer.
There are some honest highlights in the second week. Check out the 3rd and 4th of September. They’re still not perfect, but the wind is lighter, the swell is holding around 5ft, and there’s a bit more push, especially on the 4th afternoon. Still, none of it is hitting the mark for quality.
So, my call is: don’t get your hopes up. There are no standouts in this window. The best you can hope for is a quick, grovelly session when the wind drops. It’s a stubborn pattern, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to break anytime soon. Keep your board handy, but maybe use this time to get some other things sorted.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 160 | 153 | 127 | 108 | 88 | 89 | 184 | 536 | 1026 | 820 | 730 | 595 | 452 | 371 | 229 | 111 | 84 | 90 | 126 | 142 | 385 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:16PM1.68m | 9:58AM1.81m | 10:48PM1.72m | 11:12AM1.91m | 11:51PM1.84m | 12:03PM2.06m | 00:33AM1.97m | 12:44PM2.21m | 1:08AM2.10m | 1:18PM2.35m | 1:40AM2.22m | 1:51PM2.46m | 2:11AM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM1.12m | 3:33AM1.14m | 4:47PM1.05m | 5:00AM1.07m | 5:48PM0.92m | 5:54AM0.95m | 6:30PM0.77m | 6:33AM0.80m | 7:04PM0.63m | 7:07AM0.67m | 7:35PM0.51m | 7:38AM0.55m | 8:04PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | NNE 6 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | N 16 | N 15 | N 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 88 | 82 | 184 | 536 | 1026 | 820 | 730 | 595 | 452 | 371 | 229 | 111 | 84 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | N 8 | N 12 | NW 8 | NNW 17 | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 71 | 3 | 57 | 102 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | S 13 | NW 9 | N 8 | S 13 | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 26 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 160 | 153 | 127 | 108 | — | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 11 | — | 15 | 15 | 25 | 90 | 126 | 142 | 385 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 35 | 48 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 81 | 35 | 35 | 81 | 35 | 137 | 137 | 528 | 528 | 528 | 128 |
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