Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, ENE swell with 24 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Straight up, I’m gonna be honest with you – this is a rough stretch for Barceloneta. The next 16 days are looking pretty flat, so if you’re keen to get wet, you might be better off with a swim than a surf. We’re talking about a long dry spell with no real swell to speak of.
For the first few days, from Saturday the 29th of August right through to the end of the first week of September, it’s basically a write-off. We’re seeing tiny, weak pulses of swell, mostly under 1ft, with periods barely scraping 6 seconds. That’s just wind chop, not surf. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is about 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a warm bath, but it’s not helping the waves. The combined energy is in the doldrums, barely hitting double digits (10 or less), so there’s just no power in the water.
There’s a little bit of a pulse around Wednesday the 9th of September. We get a NNE swell pushing 3ft, with a period of 6 seconds and a combined energy of 78 (moderate). But the wind is cross-onshore, making it messy and choppy. It’s not really worth paddling out for. Then on the 9th afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the NE, with a period of 6 seconds and energy hitting 113 (moderate). That’s the biggest swell of the whole period, but the wind is onshore and the direction is ENE, which is not ideal for this spot. Barceloneta is best with an ESE wind, and we’re not getting that. It’s going to be a bumpy, jumbled mess. For a beginner break, 4ft can be a bit of a handful, and with the chop, it’s not going to be a fun session.
After that, we’re back to flatness. The 10th and 11th of September see a tiny NE groundswell with a 9-second period, but it’s only 0.3ft to 1ft. The winds are glassy or clean, but there’s just no wave to ride. The rest of the run into the 13th is more of the same: small, weak, and uninspiring.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a standout. The only window that’s worth a glance is the afternoon of the 9th of September, with that 4ft NE swell. But with the wind and the direction, it’s a hard pass. If you’re desperate, you might find a small, lumpy wave, but don’t expect anything good. For the rest of the time, it’s a flat spell. The breaks are inconsistent here anyway, so a blank run like this isn’t a total shock. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, I’d say leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | SSW 6 | E 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | NE 6 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 6 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 |
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 kJ | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:45AM0.13m | 10:36PM0.20m | 10:27AM0.13m | 11:02PM0.19m | 11:12AM0.14m | 11:28PM0.17m | 12:00PM0.15m | 11:57PM0.15m | 12:57PM0.15m | 00:27AM0.14m | 2:06PM0.15m | 1:02AM0.12m | 3:37PM0.16m | 1:52AM0.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.02m | 5:03AM0.05m | 4:22PM0.03m | 5:27AM0.04m | 5:05PM0.04m | 5:53AM0.04m | 5:53PM0.06m | 6:24AM0.04m | 6:54PM0.07m | 7:00AM0.04m | 8:19PM0.09m | 7:47AM0.04m | 10:39PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | SSW 6 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | E 4 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | NE 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 386 | 461 | 386 | 359 | 515 | 386 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 561 | 260 | 347 | 461 | 359 | 350 | 461 | 202 |
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