Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,645 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for La Barra over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf on offer. The water temp is sitting at 87°F which is about 1°F warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the warm side, nothing crazy but comfortable.
The standout period is from Friday morning the 24th right through to Monday afternoon the 27th. The real gem? Friday morning is glassy, with 3ft of clean SSW swell and a period of 24 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The energy is pumping at 929 (moderate). For a river/jetty setup like La Barra, that long period will wrap in nicely and give you some real push. Crowds are possible, so be ready to share.
Saturday morning the 25th is another beauty: 3ft SSW swell, 21-second period, and glassy conditions with a NE wind. The combined energy jumps to 1024 (moderate to strong). This is the kind of morning you set the alarm early for.
Sunday morning the 26th holds 4ft SSW at 19 seconds, glassy with a NNE breeze, energy at 1056 – that’s a strong pulse. Monday morning the 27th brings the biggest clean swell of the run: 5ft SSW, 18 seconds, offshore NNW wind at 6 mph, and energy soaring to 1306 (strong). That’s proper, punchy waves for experienced surfers.
After Monday, the quality drops. Tuesday morning the 28th has 6ft SSW, but it’s glassy with a SE wind – that’s a big swell and could be a bit much for beginners, but for the skilled crew, it’s still clean. The afternoons from Tuesday onward get a cross-onshore wind and chop, so the mornings are your window.
By Thursday the 30th, the swell drops to 4ft with a shorter 14-second period, but Thursday morning is glassy again. Worth a paddle if you’re keen.
From Friday the 31st onward, the size fades to 3ft and below, with periods dropping into the 12-14 second range. The energy drops to 400 and below. There are glassy mornings on the 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 8th of August with small 2ft to 3ft waves, but honestly, it’s more of a longboard or cruiser session. Not a standout.
The real call here: Friday the 24th through Monday the 27th of July. That’s your window. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 628 | 314 | 1042 | 863 | 459 | 1247 | 894 | 897 | 1081 | 1274 | 643 | 1265 | 1645 | 1438 | 1245 | 1199 | 1169 | 892 | 687 | 630 | 474 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 10:27AM1.64m | 10:59PM1.31m | 11:24AM1.62m | 11:59PM1.31m | 12:18PM1.64m | 00:55AM1.35m | 1:10PM1.68m | 1:46AM1.42m | 1:57PM1.73m | 2:32AM1.50m | 2:40PM1.77m | 3:14AM1.59m | 3:21PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM0.52m | 4:54AM0.56m | 6:05PM0.51m | 5:52AM0.56m | 6:58PM0.46m | 6:47AM0.53m | 7:45PM0.40m | 7:38AM0.49m | 8:27PM0.34m | 8:24AM0.44m | 9:06PM0.29m | 9:08AM0.40m | 9:42PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 280 | 268 | 197 | 105 | 85 | 1247 | 894 | 897 | 1081 | 1274 | 643 | 1265 | 1645 | 1438 | 1245 | 1199 | 1169 | 892 | 687 | 630 | 474 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | S 11 | W 8 | W 10 | SE 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 628 | 314 | 1042 | 863 | 459 | 83 | 77 | 69 | 96 | 14 | 533 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 33 | 5 | 58 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 5 | S 8 | SE 6 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | ESE 6 | W 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 9 | 57 | 56 | 53 | 31 | 85 | 30 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 37 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 515 | 0 | 0 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 600 | 0 | 41 | 495 | 0 | 0 | 470 | 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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