Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. 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 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you from the start, it's a tough stretch. The forecast is looking pretty flat for a long, long time, so don't be in a rush to grab your board.
We're looking at a big gap right off the bat. The first solid chance of anything even bordering on rideable is on Friday, the 28th of August. That's a solid four-day wait with nothing worth paddling out for. From there, it's a mixed bag of very small, short-period windswell that just doesn't have the beans to do much at Barceloneta. The water's about average for the time of year, nothing special there.
So, if you're desperate for a splash, the only real standout window is early on Friday the 28th. The morning is your best bet, with a light offshore wind blowing from the West at 12 mph, cleaning up the 2ft swell coming from the South. The period is a short 5 seconds, so it'll be a bit gutless, but it's the cleanest you'll see all week. A beginner might get a few fun ones, but it's not going to be pretty.
The afternoon of the 28th will be smaller and more side-offshore, and then it all just fades away again. The rest of the forecast is a desert of glassy but flat mornings, or tiny waves with onshore chop. There's a little blip on the 7th of September where the swell tries to pick up to 3ft, but it's still a short period, and the wind is cross-offshore. It's worth a look if you're really keen, but it's not going to be a day to remember.
Honestly, for a spot like this, a blank run like this is pretty normal. The swell just isn't lining up with the wind. If you're looking for something to do, the setup on the 26th and 29th with the onshore wind and small waves looks more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone on a paddle board.
This is Rusty, signing off. Keep your eye on the charts, but don't hold your breath.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSW 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | E 5 | E 7 | ESE 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 36 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 42 | 19 | 17 | 30 | 24 | 34 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 9:45AM0.13m | 10:36PM0.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:43PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 8:38 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SW 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 36 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 42 | 19 | 17 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | — | SW 4 | SE 4 | — | SSW 7 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | — | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | E 5 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | SE 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | E 5 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | — | 20 | 7 | 21 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 24 | 34 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 425 | 763 | 763 | 232 | 255 | 884 | 386 | 386 | 388 | 114 | 114 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 910 | 388 | 114 | 461 | 386 |
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