Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, gather 'round. It's Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our local stretch. Man, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one to write. We're looking at a 16-day window that's almost a total write-off for anything surfable. There's a massive gap at the start with no decent swell to speak of.
So, let's just rip the band-aid off. The first chance we see to even paddle out is Tuesday, August 25th. Now, don't get your hopes up. We're looking at Barceloneta. It's an exposed spot, but it's inconsistent and the swell window is picky. That morning, we've got a little 2ft swell from the ESE. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it's not gonna have much push. The best news? The wind is light and cross-offshore, making it look clean. The combined energy is a measly 51 (weak), which tells you just how small and weak it is. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – and that's being generous. For a beginner, it's a knee-high dribble, but for anyone else, it's barely a reason to get out of bed.
The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing wild.
After that little hiccup of a wave, it’s back to nothing. A whole lot of flat days with poor surf conditions and nothing on offer. Wednesday the 26th is glassy in the morning, but with a 0.7ft swell, it's a lake. The whole week leading into September is a bust – windswell and short-period junk, or just flat calm.
So what's the best on offer? I'm not gonna lie to you, there isn't a standout. The only window is that Tuesday morning, August 25th, at Barceloneta. It's not a standout, it's just the only thing that's not a total zero. The swell is small, the period is short, and the spot is inconsistent. But if you're desperate and the wind holds, you might find a few clean, crumbly little waves. Don't expect much.
The rest of the forecast is a blank run. It's one of those stretches where the Mediterranean just shuts down. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a good time to wax the longboard and just admire it, or maybe take up a different hobby for a bit.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | SE 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | E 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | E 4 | SSW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 128 | 0 | 145 | 122 | 14 | 26 | 29 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:38AM0.16m | 1:34PM0.14m | 1:00AM0.13m | 2:42PM0.14m | 1:17AM0.12m | 4:06PM0.14m | 1:23AM0.10m | 5:40PM0.15m | 6:44PM0.16m | 7:37PM0.17m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:11AM0.05m | 7:14PM0.08m | 7:39AM0.05m | 8:38PM0.09m | 8:14AM0.05m | 11:17PM0.10m | 9:07AM0.05m | 10:16AM0.05m | 2:54AM0.09m | 11:29AM0.04m | 3:02AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | E 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | — | SW 5 | SE 4 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SE 4 | SSW 6 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 28 | 4 | — | 14 | 11 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | E 7 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 46 | 128 | — | 145 | 122 | 8 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 414 | 359 | 351 | 348 | 354 | 543 | 405 | 64 | 561 | 58 | 34 | 58 | 348 | 206 | 482 | 386 | 386 | 386 | 386 |
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The above surf forecast table for Barceloneta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barceloneta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barceloneta 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 (Barceloneta) 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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