La Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf shaping up at La Barra, a river/jetty set-up that likes a good SSW swell. The water is sitting at 87°F which is a touch warmer than normal, so you’ll be comfortable out there.

The week kicks off proper on Wednesday, September 9th with a clean morning. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy as can be. The combined swell energy is moderate at 453. That’s a beautiful window for a morning session, even if the surf is on the smaller side. The afternoon will see the wind turn onshore and chop things up, so make it a dawn patrol.

Thursday, September 10th is the real standout. The morning brings a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions. The energy jumps to 828. That’s a great combo of size and length; the longer period will make for some proper lines peeling off the river mouth. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. The afternoon gets choppy again, so don't sleep in.

Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th follow a similar pattern. Mornings are glassy with clean 3ft and 3ft SSW swells, offering good, clean waves. The energy is moderate (564 and 336), but the quality is there for a fun paddle. Afternoons are a washout with the onshore breeze.

Sunday, September 13th is another glassy morning, but the swell has dropped to 2ft. Still, with a 13-second period and calm winds, it’s a good chance for a longboard or a fun fish. The energy is down to 209.

We get a bit of a lull through Monday, but Tuesday, September 15th morning has a fresh pulse of 3ft SSW swell at 18 seconds with glassy winds. The energy is back up to 634. That’s a sneaky-good session before the onshore wind messes it up again.

Looking further out, the Wednesday, September 16th morning looks promising with a 4ft, 16-second SSW groundswell and zero wind. The energy is 852. That’s another one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The following week from around the 19th onward gets messy. The swell sticks around at 2ft to 3ft, but the wind turns onshore and stays there, and we start seeing thunderstorm risks. The quality drops off hard. It’s not a total write-off, but the windows are tight and the conditions are marginal.

Honestly, your best bets are the mornings of Thursday the 10th, Tuesday the 15th, and Wednesday the 16th. Those are the cleanest, most energetic windows. The crowds can show up sometimes at La Barra, but with the river mouth offering plenty of room, you can usually find your own peak.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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