Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on the surf at La Barra.
We’re looking at a solid run of waves, so no worries about any dry spells. The swell is steady, and the early mornings are where it’s at. The water is a warm 87°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable.
The absolute best session is Wednesday morning, July 8th. It’s flat calm, glassy, and a clean 4ft SSW groundswell is pushing in with a long 16-second period. The energy is a healthy 916, so you’ll get real power and shape. This is a perfect morning for the river mouth, and the water is a touch warmer than average, so you’re in for a treat.
After that, the afternoons get a bit bumpy with a light onshore breeze, so stick to the early sessions. Thursday morning, July 9th, is a bit smaller at 4ft and 15 seconds, with a light cross-on breeze, but it’s still rideable. Friday morning, July 10th, is back to glassy, but the swell drops to 3ft.
The next big morning is Saturday, July 11th. Another glassy start with a 4ft, 16-second SSW groundswell and moderate energy at 610. The waves will be clean and lined up. Sunday morning, July 12th, follows the same pattern with a 3ft, 14-second swell and glassy conditions.
The surf eases a bit the following week, dropping to 3ft and 3ft, but the mornings stay clean and glassy. The period stays solid, between 13 and 15 seconds, so you’ll still get some nice, well-shaped waves. Monday morning, July 13th, is a write-off with a cross-on breeze, but the rest of the week looks good for the early bird.
Looking ahead, Saturday, July 18th, is a good one. The morning has a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping the 3ft swell clean, but the afternoon is the real deal with a 3ft, 13-second SSW swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze, pushing the energy up to 520. That’s a solid afternoon session.
The last real highlight is Monday, July 20th, with a glassy morning and a 2ft, 17-second long-period SSW groundswell. That’s a very long period, so the waves will have plenty of energy and shape, though it might be a bit more lined up and tricky on the take-off. For the river mouth, it should be a beauty.
The final week is more of the same: glassy mornings with waist-high swell and some afternoon chop. It’s consistent enough that you’ll get a wave most days, but the magic is in the early hours.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 848 | 906 | 525 | 512 | 417 | 411 | 417 | 673 | 546 | 561 | 525 | 400 | 400 | 341 | 257 | 253 | 273 | 147 | 289 | 453 | 257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:35PM1.48m | 9:12AM1.83m | 9:35PM1.44m | 10:11AM1.87m | 10:40PM1.45m | 11:14AM1.92m | 11:47PM1.49m | 12:17PM1.97m | 00:53AM1.58m | 1:19PM2.03m | 1:54AM1.69m | 2:17PM2.08m | 2:52AM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM0.36m | 3:42PM0.42m | 3:34AM0.36m | 4:46PM0.38m | 4:38AM0.34m | 5:51PM0.30m | 5:45AM0.29m | 6:53PM0.21m | 6:52AM0.23m | 7:51PM0.12m | 7:55AM0.16m | 8:45PM0.04m | 8:54AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 |
 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | 6:35 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 848 | 906 | 525 | 512 | 417 | 411 | 417 | 673 | 546 | 561 | 525 | 131 | 165 | 341 | 95 | 114 | 273 | 147 | 289 | 453 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 22 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SE 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 70 | 30 | 82 | 73 | 67 | 61 | 40 | 59 | 40 | 55 | 10 | 400 | 400 | 62 | 257 | 253 | 45 | 44 | 62 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 7 | SW 22 | S 24 | S 20 | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 10 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 43 | 14 | 47 | 23 | 116 | 123 | 178 | 121 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 498 | 0 | 3 | 552 | 0 | 0 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 20 | 0 | 374 | 20 | 49 | 374 | 0 | 0 | 552 | 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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