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Barceloneta surfForecast / Catalunia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barceloneta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barceloneta sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The surf forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | E 5 | SSW 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | |
2 | 20 | 65 | 23 | 42 | 15 | 40 | 20 | 118 | 35 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:26PM0.14m | 6:56AM0.16m | 8:10PM0.16m | 7:38AM0.15m | 8:54PM0.19m | 8:21AM0.14m | 9:39PM0.21m | 9:04AM0.13m | 10:26PM0.22m | 9:47AM0.11m | 11:16PM0.23m | 10:30AM0.10m | 00:11AM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09PM0.03m | 00:53AM0.07m | 1:36PM0.02m | 2:00AM0.06m | 2:06PM0.01m | 3:04AM0.06m | 2:38PM0.00m | 4:06AM0.06m | 3:13PM-0.00m | 5:10AM0.06m | 3:50PM-0.00m | 6:18AM0.06m | 4:30PM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | E 4 | WSW 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 9 | ENE 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SW 4 |
 kJ | 12 | 20 | 65 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 46 | 14 | 46 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | SE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 8 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | SSW 8 | SW 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | N 7 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SW 9 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | S 8 | SSW 9 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 35 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | SW 5 | NE 3 | E 5 | WSW 5 | E 5 | WSW 4 | NE 6 | — | — | SW 4 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 89 | 2 | 42 | 14 | 40 | 3 | 118 | — | — | 21 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 114 | 0 | 554 | 28 | 532 | 0 | 544 | 12 | 0 | 186 | 186 | 386 | 515 | 386 | 386 | 394 | 386 | 348 | 461 | 386 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Catalunia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Barceloneta Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Barceloneta may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Barceloneta is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Ciutat Vella. If you plan a holiday in Catalunia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ciutat Vella. Ciutat Vella has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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