Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about the next couple of weeks along this stretch. I’ve got the numbers, and I’m telling you straight: it’s a tough run. The whole 16-day window is looking like a major flat spell for Barceloneta. There’s a long stretch of days where the swell is either non-existent or so tiny it’s barely a ripple. We’re talking about a gap that starts right now and goes all the way through, with only a few moments that might be worth a paddle, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing.
The water is sitting at 80° right now, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s slightly above average.
Let’s look at the first real flicker of hope. On Saturday, September 20th, the morning session shows a tiny pulse of swell. We’re talking 3 ft swell from the ENE with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 75 (weak energy). It’s not big, it’s not powerful, and the wind is onshore. It’s a beach break, so that onshore wind is going to mess it up. This is really more of a “low tide cruise” for a longboard or a beginner trying to catch a foam ball, but don’t expect any shape. The crowds are *sometimes* a problem here, so on a day like this, the locals will be out just to get wet.
Honestly, this is the best on offer only because it’s the biggest swell in the whole forecast period. If you’re desperate for a splash, that Saturday morning is your best bet, but it’s not a standout. The rest of the days are mostly flat with glassy mornings but no energy to surf. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer if the wind picks up, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a whole lot of waiting.
Keep your eyes on the forecasts. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, we’re in a dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | WSW 2 | — | WSW 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | E 3 | ENE 7 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSW 4 | NE 5 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:07PM0.17m | 6:22PM0.19m | 5:37AM0.09m | 7:19PM0.20m | 6:51AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.21m | 7:43AM0.10m | 8:46PM0.22m | 8:30AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.22m | 9:14AM0.13m | 9:56PM0.20m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53AM0.04m | 1:00AM0.09m | 10:15AM0.04m | 1:58AM0.07m | 11:32AM0.03m | 2:32AM0.06m | 12:36PM0.02m | 3:04AM0.06m | 1:31PM0.01m | 3:33AM0.05m | 2:20PM0.01m | 4:00AM0.04m | 3:06PM0.01m | 4:24AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 55 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | SSW 4 | WSW 2 | — | WSW 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 386 | 394 | 386 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 386 | 386 | 58 | 182 | 60 | 260 | 202 | 343 | 394 | 210 |
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