Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 21 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, I’m Rusty. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts for Barcelona and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a flat spell and it’s gonna be a long one. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. There’s just nothing happening. The water is sitting at a very warm 79°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it.
We start off the first week with absolutely zero swell. Monday the 6th of July is glassy but completely flat, then a strong onshore wind kicks in by the afternoon. Through Tuesday and into Wednesday the 8th of July, we finally see a tiny pulse of swell – 2ft at best, coming from the SSW with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a paltry 20 (weak energy), and the wind is either cross-off or cross-on, never truly offshore. It’s tiny, weak, and not worth paddling out for.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a constant stream of nothing. We’re looking at waves from 0.3ft to 3ft, all with periods of 3 to 6 seconds, and the energy barely cracks 50 (still weak) on the 16th of July. The wind is a mess – mostly onshore or cross-onshore, creating chop and bumpy conditions. On Thursday morning the 9th, it’s glassy but the swell is only 1ft – you’d be floating more than surfing.
The only break on the cards is Barceloneta. It’s an exposed beach break that’s inconsistent, and it’s best for beginners when there’s actually something to ride. The optimum swell direction is from the ESE, but the weak, short-period SSW and E swells we’re seeing are just not doing the job. On the 16th of July, we get the highest energy of the whole period at 50, with a 3ft ESE swell and a 6-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and light. It’s still poor surf, and honestly, with such small, weak waves and a lot of onshore wind, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The gap between any surfable recommendation is basically the entire 16 days. There are no standouts, no days to get excited about. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:29PM0.10m | 1:59AM0.18m | 2:58PM0.10m | 2:37AM0.16m | 4:25PM0.12m | 3:22AM0.15m | 5:43PM0.14m | 6:47PM0.17m | 5:26AM0.12m | 7:43PM0.19m | 6:37AM0.11m | 8:35PM0.21m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40AM0.06m | 6:44PM0.05m | 9:14AM0.05m | 7:47PM0.07m | 9:53AM0.04m | 9:19PM0.09m | 10:35AM0.03m | 11:15PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.02m | 1:03AM0.09m | 12:10PM0.02m | 2:28AM0.08m | 1:00PM0.01m | 3:29AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 20 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 386 | 390 | 232 | 386 | 1134 | 197 | 789 | 877 | 354 | 398 | 561 | 386 | 386 | 461 | 394 | 386 | 461 | 394 | 386 | 398 | 394 |
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