Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, E swell with 21 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be real: the Barcelona surf scene over the next 16 days is looking pretty flat. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves that won't do much for anyone.
The first real chance of anything is on Saturday morning, August 1st. We’re looking at a tiny 1 ft swell from the SSW, with a period of just 4 seconds. That’s weak, and the combined wave energy is only (5). The wind is glassy, which is a saving grace, but this is strictly for the beginner crew or anyone just wanting to get wet. The afternoon picks up a bit of cross-shore breeze, messing up the surface.
After that, we’re back into a dry spell. For the next week or so, through to the morning of August 5th, we see a few glassy moments but the swell is mostly non-existent or under 1 ft. It’s all very poor. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is 'much warmer than normal' for this time of year, so at least a dip in the sea won't be cold.
There’s a tiny bump in the afternoon of August 10th, with a 2 ft swell from the E, but the period is still short at 5 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s not a recommendation.
The long range offers nothing to get excited about. The morning of August 13th sees a tiny 1 ft ENE swell, but it’s cross-on, and the afternoon has a bit more push at 0.7 ft but with a 12 mph onshore wind. The combined energy tops out at (11) but it’s blown out.
Honestly, this is a tough outlook. For a spot like Barceloneta, which is inconsistent at the best of times, a blank run like this is more normal than not. The only real 'standout' is the glassy, tiny waves on Saturday morning, August 1st, for total beginners. If you are looking for paddle surfing, you might be better off looking at other options. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the days with any breeze.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 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) | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:34AM0.10m | 10:20PM0.21m | 9:11AM0.11m | 10:51PM0.21m | 9:49AM0.11m | 11:19PM0.21m | 10:31AM0.11m | 11:46PM0.20m | 11:18AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:11PM0.12m | 00:39AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.12m | 1:10AM0.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM0.01m | 5:08AM0.08m | 3:23PM0.00m | 5:36AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.01m | 6:02AM0.07m | 4:31PM0.01m | 6:28AM0.06m | 5:08PM0.03m | 6:56AM0.06m | 5:49PM0.04m | 7:26AM0.05m | 6:40PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 | SW 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | E 4 | — | — | SW 2 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 394 | 465 | 481 | 461 | 405 | 386 | 919 | 482 | 405 | 461 | 386 | 571 | 908 | 398 | 709 | 915 | 392 | 389 | 908 | 255 |
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