Barceloneta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's cut to the chase. The surf scene around here is looking pretty flat and lifeless for the next couple of weeks. Don't be in a rush to wax up.

Right now, through the start of the period, there's nothing to report. Tuesday, the 8th, we've got a clear sky but no swell to speak of. The water is sitting at a balmy 81°, which is a serious anomaly, over 5° warmer than what we'd normally expect for this time of year. That's a very unusual warm bath.

We're looking at a long dry spell here. From the 8th right through to the 21st of September, it's a washout. You'll see a few tiny pulses of energy, like on Thursday morning the 10th with a bit of glass and a 1ft ripple, or Sunday morning the 13th with a clean 0.3ft bump, but none of it is worth getting wet for. The wind is mostly light, and sometimes it's even glassy, but there's just no backbone to the swell. It's going to be a frustrating week and a half for anyone staring at the ocean.

Now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's a long way off. On the 22nd of September, Tuesday morning, we finally see something that resembles a real swell. Barceloneta is the only game in town, and it looks like it might finally wake up. The swell comes up to 4ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy of all swells is moderate at 207. The wind will be glassy, dead calm, which is a huge plus. This will be the best clean surf we've seen in weeks, but nothing too special.

Then on the 23rd of September, Wednesday morning, the swell builds further to 6ft from the ENE, with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 471. The wind is glassy again, making for clean conditions. This is the standout of the entire forecast. It's a solid, clean, groundswell building. However, by the afternoon, the swell hits 7ft. That's getting into the size where it's going to be too much for beginners and more suited to experienced surfers who know how to handle a bigger wave. The wind swings around to a light cross-shore, and the forecast suggests the swell might be too big for this break.

So, here's the takeaway: the first two weeks are a total bust. Don't bother. The best option on offer is the morning of the 23rd of September. Get there early for the cleanest conditions on a building swell. It's a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold.

Rusty.

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