Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. The surf here is looking pretty bleak for the next week and a half. We're in for a run of tiny, weak waves and junky onshore winds. I'm talking shin-high slop, 0.3 feet or less, and with the wind all over the place, it's going to be a total closeout city. The water's sitting at 80°F, which is way warmer than it normally is, so you won't need a thick wetsuit, but you'll be needing a longboard just to catch a ripple.
The first sign of life pops up on Tuesday the 22nd in the afternoon, but it's not much to write home about. The swell bumps up to 5 feet, but the period is only 7 seconds and the wind is onshore, so it'll be lumpy and disorganized.
We get a few more small swells, but the real highlight – the only time I'd seriously consider paddling out – is the Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th. We finally get a clean offshore breeze. On the 28th, it's small around 2 feet, but it's glassy. Tuesday the 29th is the winner: 2 feet of SE swell with a 7-second period and light offshore W winds. The energy is up to 45, which is something. It won't be big, but it will be super clean and fun on the banks. The cross-off wind will keep it that way all day.
After that, things start to change. On October 1st, we get a proper pulse of SSW groundswell at 4 feet with a 6-second period. The energy goes up into the 100s. The wind is light, but the SSW direction is not ideal for this spot, so it might be a bit cross. Still, when there's nothing else, you take it.
So, there's a long stretch of nothing until the end of the month. Your best bet is the morning of the 29th for a clean, small session. The 28th is also good. The first of October is the most powerful but will be held back by the direction. Keep your expectations low, and maybe bring the fish board.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | S 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 6 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 4 |
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 kJ | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 223 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:51PM0.16m | 11:57PM0.11m | 1:49PM0.16m | 00:05AM0.10m | 3:07PM0.15m | 4:43PM0.15m | 6:00PM0.16m | 6:51PM0.17m | 6:08AM0.09m | 7:28PM0.18m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM0.08m | 6:18AM0.04m | 8:48PM0.09m | 6:50AM0.05m | 7:43AM0.05m | 9:16AM0.06m | 2:27AM0.08m | 10:49AM0.05m | 2:19AM0.08m | 11:52AM0.04m | 2:32AM0.07m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | ENE 4 | SSW 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 6 | E 4 | E 4 | SE 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 71 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | SE 4 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | E 6 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | NE 5 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | E 4 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 223 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 260 | 335 | 359 | 414 | 347 | 386 | 461 | 347 | 386 | 461 | 388 | 386 | 461 | 388 | 60 | 394 | 84 |
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