Barceloneta Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.38° N 2.19° E

Barceloneta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barceloneta sea temperature is
28.4° C
2.4° 

Barceloneta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barceloneta surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s period, ENE swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SSW swell.

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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 1.1m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in the water.

First up, we gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. For the next couple of weeks, the surf around here is pretty much flat or tiny, and the conditions are just as uninspiring. The first shot at something surfable doesn't even pop up until the afternoon of Thursday, August 27th, so we're looking at a solid 5-day gap of basically nothing rideable. Even then, it’s not much to write home about.

Alright, let’s get into the few flickers of hope. The closest we get to a standout is around Thursday, August 27th through to Saturday, August 29th. Thursday afternoon sees a tiny bump in energy, with the combined swell energy hitting 44 – that’s still weak to moderate, but the best we’ll get. Swell is coming from the SSW at 2ft with a period of 6 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore, which will keep things clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Friday, August 28th, the morning starts glassy with a tiny 2ft easterly swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds. Still, with no wind and glassy conditions at Barceloneta, it’s the closest to a decent window we see. The water temp is sitting at 83°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4°F above average.

Saturday, August 29th afternoon brings a bit more energy – combined energy of 46 – and a cleaner cross-off wind, with swell from the E at 3ft, 6 seconds. Not groundswell, not powerful, but for this bleak outlook, it's the pick if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Beyond that, there’s nothing. The rest of the forecast fades back into flatness or tiny onshore chop. Honestly, for most of the 16 days, the beach is more interesting for a swim or a kite session than a surf. The break is inconsistent and exposed, so it’s not surprising to have a blank run like this.

Keep your eyes peeled, but don't hold your breath. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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7
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
SE
5
SSW
5
WNW
15
S
5
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NE
25
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5
N
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NW
15
SSW
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NE
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ESE
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SSW
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WSW
20
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SSW
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High Tide
6:44PM0.16m
7:37PM0.17m
6:17AM0.09m
8:12PM0.18m
7:05AM0.10m
8:46PM0.19m
7:47AM0.10m
9:15PM0.20m
8:26AM0.11m
9:43PM0.20m
9:05AM0.12m
10:10PM0.20m
Low Tide
10:16AM0.05m
2:54AM0.09m
11:29AM0.04m
3:02AM0.08m
12:30PM0.04m
3:16AM0.08m
1:13PM0.02m
3:36AM0.07m
1:53PM0.02m
3:57AM0.07m
2:30PM0.01m
4:18AM0.06m
3:06PM0.01m
4:40AM0.06m
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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.

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