Saquarema - Barrinha
Barrinha is Saquarema's heavy wedge, a thick right-hander that throws massive barrels when direct SW swells hit the coast. The wave jacks up dramatically over a shallow sandbar, producing some of the hollowest tubes in Brazil outside of Fernando de Noronha. It's a step up from the main Itaúna peak and rewards committed surfers with Hawaiian-style caverns. The takeoff is critical and the lip throws hard, making it a spot that separates the tourists from the locals.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (202°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 225°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
7/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Saquarema - Barrinha?
Saquarema - Barrinha works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Saquarema - Barrinha?
Offshore wind at Saquarema - Barrinha blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Saquarema - Barrinha?
Saquarema - Barrinha wants SSW swell (180° to 225°) between 1.8m and 4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Saquarema - Barrinha?
The main season at Saquarema - Barrinha is Mar-Oct. Best with direct SW swells
How do I get to Saquarema - Barrinha?
Fly into GIG, then allow about 90 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Saquarema - Barrinha?
Saquarema - Barrinha is a beach break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best with direct SW swells
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