Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast for those of you who think in feet.
It’s a slow start, but this one builds into a real treat. The swell is pumping in from the SSW, which is right in the optimum zone for this river/jetty setup. Water temp is 87°F, which is a bit warmer than normal for this time of year—nice.
The first thing worth getting wet for is Thursday morning, August 6th. Only 2ft from the SSE, but the wind is glassy from the NNW. It’s surfable, but don’t expect any fireworks.
The real action kicks off on Saturday morning, August 8th. The wind drops to zero – dead calm. Waves will be a clean 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 626 (moderate), which will feel punchy for the size. This is your first top pick. The long period might make it a bit straight at some beach breaks, but at a river mouth like La Barra, it’ll groove.
The absolute standout, the one you don’t want to miss, is Friday morning, August 14th. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, but with an 18-second period and a combined energy of 715 (strong). The wind is light from the east – glassy clean. This is the best session of the whole forecast. Clean, consistent, and solid.
Saturday morning, August 15th is another cracker. Swell bumps to 4ft, still from the SSW, 16-second period, and the wind is zero – dead calm. Combined energy is 881 (strong). That’s a proper session. It’s getting into the size where beginners might be in over their head, but for the experienced crew, it’s game on.
There’s a few clean mornings in the second week, capped off by Thursday morning, August 20th – 3ft, 15-second SSW groundswell, glassy. A solid way to finish the run.
The afternoons are a write-off with a cross-onshore SW wind, so get it in the morning. Crowds are possible at La Barra, but with waves this good, it’s a price worth paying.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 60 | 53 | 79 | 89 | 180 | 151 | 348 | 295 | 487 | 377 | 334 | 431 | 384 | 269 | 219 | 273 | 214 | 222 | 356 | 201 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:17PM1.56m | 7:49AM1.87m | 8:09PM1.50m | 8:44AM1.85m | 9:10PM1.45m | 9:47AM1.84m | 10:19PM1.44m | 10:55AM1.85m | 11:32PM1.49m | 12:03PM1.88m | 00:41AM1.59m | 1:07PM1.93m | 1:43AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.29m | 2:15PM0.38m | 2:11AM0.32m | 3:16PM0.39m | 3:11AM0.35m | 4:23PM0.39m | 4:20AM0.36m | 5:32PM0.34m | 5:33AM0.34m | 6:37PM0.26m | 6:44AM0.28m | 7:35PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 60 | 48 | 79 | 66 | 180 | 48 | 66 | 295 | 487 | 377 | 334 | 431 | 384 | 269 | 219 | 135 | 48 | 222 | 236 | 201 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 34 | 29 | 76 | 89 | 65 | 151 | 348 | 59 | 94 | 55 | 52 | 21 | 39 | 31 | 21 | 273 | 129 | 27 | 77 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 6 | S 12 | SE 7 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 22 | S 8 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 54 | 53 | 14 | 28 | 32 | 48 | 167 | 51 | 45 | 93 | 35 | 35 | 45 | 37 | 64 | 75 | 214 | 136 | 356 | 178 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 495 | 20 | 0 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 392 | 0 | 0 | 552 | 0 | 0 | 374 | 0 | 0 | 552 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 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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