Praia da Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, taking a look at the local stretch for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – we’ve got a pretty flat and messy start ahead. The waves are small and the wind is just not playing ball for the first few days. We’re looking at a long stretch of middling to poor conditions from the very beginning. The water here is sitting at 68° at the start, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so at least the paddle won't be a shock to the system.

What we are really waiting for is a late surge of energy that shows up in the second week. The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Sunday, the 6th of September. The swell is a modest 4ft from the NW, but the wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, cleaning things up nicely. The combined energy is moderate (438), and it’s the first time we get a proper window of clean conditions. It’s not huge, but it’s a start.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Tuesday, the 15th of September. This is the best we’ve got. We’re looking at a solid 7ft of groundswell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s proper energy, and the combined swell energy is a massive 1471, so you’ll feel the power. The kicker is the wind: it’s glassy, coming from the ESE, which is going to make it incredibly clean. This is a session for the experienced crew though – at 7ft, it’s a bit too much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s going to be pumping. The break is Praia da Barra, a sandbar, and it’s exposed to the west, so that WNW swell will be hitting it well.

The morning of Monday, the 14th of September, is also worth a mention. It’s a much smaller wave, only 1ft, but the wind is light and clean from the NNE, and the swell period is a very long 19 seconds. That’s a super long-period groundswell, which will be best for the points and reefs, but at a beach break like this, it might break a little too straight. The energy is still moderate (292), so it’s a fun wave for the loggers.

For the rest of the period, it’s a real mixed bag. The afternoons are consistently blown out by a stiff NW breeze, and the wave heights are generally too small or too messy to get excited about. The long-period swell on the 5th of September Saturday morning is a tease, but it's only 3ft.

So, bottom line: the first week is a right-off for the most part. The second week has some promise, with the 15th of September being the clear winner. Be patient, and you’ll be rewarded.

Rusty.

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