
Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, E swell with 20 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this look at the next 16 days is a tough one for the breaks around here. The forecast is basically a long stretch of nothing to get excited about, with a few tiny windows of possibility.
The core problem is that the surf is almost non-existent. We’re looking at a 16-day run where the energy is flat, with the combined swell energy reading low values like (0) to (14) at best. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 80°, which is nice for a swim but not for surfing.
Kicking off on Saturday, 18 July, through to the following Friday, 24 July, we’re facing a full week of flat to barely-there conditions. The odd ripple shows up, like a 0.7ft swell at Barceloneta on Sunday afternoon, but with a short period of 2 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, it’s just messy. No recommendations here.
The first tiny glimmer comes on Thursday, 24 July, in the morning. Barceloneta sees a glassy 0.3ft from the NE. It’s practically nothing, but it’s clean. That’s the best you’ll see for a while, and it’s not saying much.
The second week is more of the same. From 25 July to 2 August, it’s all poor surf conditions. The only thing that stands out at all is on Sunday, 26 July, when the afternoon swell bumps up to 2ft from the S, but it’s a short period (3 seconds) and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, making it choppy. The energy is still weak at (14). Not worth a paddle out.
Honestly, the best session in this whole 16-day window might be the early glassy mornings when the wind is off the land, like on 30 July morning with a 1ft from the SE. Even then, the swell is tiny and short period. If you’ve got a longboard and low expectations, you might find a knee-high ripple. Otherwise, it’s a write-off.
For a more consistent wave, you’d be better off looking at a different spot, but there’s nothing on offer here. This is a dry spell, plain and simple.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | ESE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | E 3 | NE 7 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:58AM0.10m | 1:01AM0.21m | 1:00PM0.10m | 1:35AM0.18m | 2:14PM0.11m | 2:07AM0.16m | 3:38PM0.12m | 2:38AM0.14m | 5:05PM0.13m | 6:21PM0.15m | 7:12PM0.16m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39PM0.02m | 8:03AM0.05m | 6:28PM0.04m | 8:38AM0.05m | 7:24PM0.07m | 9:11AM0.05m | 8:46PM0.09m | 9:46AM0.05m | 10:43PM0.10m | 10:29AM0.05m | 1:06AM0.10m | 11:12AM0.04m | 2:32AM0.09m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 7 | ENE 5 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 13 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | E 3 | — | SSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1529 | 1539 | 482 | 632 | 824 | 394 | 390 | 461 | 394 | 386 | 461 | 114 | 85 | 561 | 398 | 405 | 1662 | 398 | 85 | 1138 | 417 |
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Information about the Barceloneta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barceloneta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barceloneta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barceloneta surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Barceloneta) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Barceloneta may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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