Barceloneta surf break

Barceloneta surfForecast / Catalunia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CEST
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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
16.6° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
1.4
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
5
1.1
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
E
6
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
109
122
110
48
49
33
33
26
9
15
5
4
4
4
1
1
1
2
1
4
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
E
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ESE
5
S
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
NW
15
SSW
5
W
5
WSW
10
S
0
ESE
5
WSW
15
SSE
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
2:25AM0.20m
1:11PM0.07m
3:42AM0.20m
3:24PM0.07m
4:54AM0.19m
5:21PM0.08m
5:53AM0.19m
6:37PM0.10m
6:40AM0.18m
7:24PM0.11m
7:18AM0.18m
8:06PM0.13m
7:51AM0.16m
Low Tide
10:50AM0.07m
7:12PM0.03m
12:18PM0.06m
8:31PM0.04m
12:55PM0.06m
10:06PM0.05m
1:22PM0.05m
11:31PM0.06m
1:44PM0.04m
00:42AM0.06m
2:04PM0.04m
1:41AM0.06m
2:22PM0.03m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:00
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
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8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:45
Temp °C
17
18
19
16
17
17
16
17
18
18
20
20
19
20
21
20
20
20
18
18
19
14
12
12
11
14
13
14
15
15
16
17
16
16
17
17
17
17
16
15
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
110
48
7
33
33
26
5
15
5
4
4
4
1
1
1
2
1
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
25
15
9
2
9
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.2
S
4
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
1.4
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
E
6
0.4
SW
2
Energy kJ
34
109
122
68
49
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
85
60
320
32
2
522
0
85
625
347
404
639
714
404
639
405
495
561
374
387
461
Best forecast wave conditions in Catalunia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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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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