Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the forecast for Barcelona’s main beach, Barceloneta, is pretty grim for the next two weeks. We’ve got a real gap of surfable waves here. The only window that even looks like it might wet your whistle is a brief window right at the start, and then a long, dry spell of nothing until the very end of the outlook.
The first and only real chance to get wet in the near term is this Friday morning, the 21st of August. A solid 6ft swell from the SSW is hitting the coast, and the combined energy is pumping at a strong 552. That’s proper energy, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and wonky. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean. It’s a beginner spot, but with waves that size, it’s going to be a bit much for the learners. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
After that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. From Friday afternoon right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at nothing but tiny, weak, and messy conditions. The swell drops to under 3ft, the energy is weak (single and double-digit numbers), and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore and choppy. For a solid week, from the 21st of August through to the 3rd of September, the surf is just a dud.
Then, on the 3rd of September, Thursday morning, there’s a tiny flicker of hope. Glassy conditions with a 3ft swell from the ENE, but the energy is still only moderate (40). It’s surfable, but you’d have to be pretty desperate. The 4th of September, Friday morning, is similar: glassy with a 3ft swell from the SE, but again, nothing to write home about.
Look, Barcelona is a city beach, and when the surf is off, it’s off. This is one of those long gaps. The only standout is that Friday morning, if you’re desperate for a session, but don’t expect much. The setup is more interesting for a paddle or a swim than a surf for most of the period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ENE 7 | E 4 | SSW 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
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 kJ | 121 | 62 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:40PM0.15m | 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 | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:07AM0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSE 3 | — | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SSW 5 | SE 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 121 | 62 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | SSE 3 | SW 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | — | SSE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 4 | ENE 5 | SE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 30 | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | E 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SSW 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 22 | 18 | 3 | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | 21 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 85 | 228 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 387 | 405 | 555 | 585 | 211 | 85 | 215 | 114 | 85 | 387 | 386 | 211 | 125 | 278 |
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