
Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, SSW swell with 11 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this forecast is a tough one for the home break. The swell energy is virtually non-existent, and we’re looking at a long, dry spell.
For the next 16 days, we’ve got nothing that qualifies as a good surf option. The whole period is a write-off. The first recommendation doesn’t even appear until Monday the 27th of July, and it’s a dud from the start. We’re looking at a gap of clean, flat days with no real surf on offer until the very end of the run.
The conditions are dominated by tiny, weak swells between 0.3ft and 2ft. The combined energy of all swells is laughable, rarely climbing above 14 (weak energy) and often sitting at 0. The swell period is short, mostly 4 to 7 seconds, meaning no power or shape. Winds are a mixed bag, but even when it’s glassy, there’s nothing to ride.
On Monday the 27th of July morning, Barceloneta is showing a 2ft swell from the SSW with a 4-second period, but the wind is a cross-onshore from the NE at 3 mph. It’s messy, small, and not worth paddling out for. The afternoon gets worse, with onshore wind and a 1ft swell.
Tuesday the 28th of July has a glassy morning, but the swell is zero. Tuesday afternoon, a tiny 0.3ft easterly creep shows up, but it’s a joke.
The rest of the week into early August is more of the same: tiny swells, poor conditions. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, but you won’t even feel it because you won’t be in the water.
We get a hint of a glassy period on Monday the 3rd of August in the morning, with 0.7ft of swell, but it’s still too small to surf. The best we see is on Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon, with a 1.0ft SSW swell and a 4-second period, but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore at 9 mph, making it choppy. The energy is only 7 (weak).
The whole second week stays flat, with a few more zero-swell days and glassy mornings on the 7th and 10th of August, but nothing to catch. The final day on the 11th of August is glassy with a tiny 1.0ft SE swell, but the period is a pathetic 3 seconds.
In short, there’s no surf. The setup is a flat, wind-affected lake. For a beginner spot that’s already inconsistent, this is a normal blank run. Don’t even bother looking at the forecast for the next two weeks; it’s a washout. This is a time for a cold beer and a long walk, not a surfboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | E 5 | SW 3 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 4 | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 3 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 4 | WSW 3 |
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9 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37PM0.19m | 7:14AM0.10m | 9:13PM0.19m | 7:56AM0.10m | 9:48PM0.20m | 8:34AM0.10m | 10:20PM0.21m | 9:11AM0.11m | 10:51PM0.21m | 9:49AM0.11m | 11:19PM0.21m | 10:31AM0.11m | 11:46PM0.20m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:45AM0.08m | 1:32PM0.02m | 4:10AM0.08m | 2:12PM0.01m | 4:40AM0.08m | 2:49PM0.01m | 5:08AM0.08m | 3:23PM0.00m | 5:36AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.01m | 6:02AM0.07m | 4:31PM0.01m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | — | SE 4 | — |
9 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | NE 7 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — |
1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | E 5 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | S 5 | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | NE 4 | E 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 2 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 3 |
9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 405 | 461 | 373 | 386 | 387 | 394 | 335 | 394 | 374 | 335 | 461 | 374 | 335 | 561 | 386 | 398 | 387 | 394 |
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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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