Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Barcelona coastline over the next couple of weeks.
Truth be told, it’s a tough outlook. The next week and a half is looking pretty flat and ordinary, with a whole lot of nothing happening. From Thursday 10th September right through to Monday 21st September, we’re staring at a long stretch of barely a ripple. There are days with zero energy at all, and even when the swell gauge shows something, it’s just tiny, weak pulses with no power behind them. The water is a balmy 82°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s not much comfort when there’s nothing to ride.
The only real glimmer of hope, and I mean a faint glimmer, arrives on Tuesday 22nd September. The morning shows a bit of life with a 4ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds (180 energy). That’s combined energy of all swells (180) – moderate energy, but for here it’s the best we’ll see. The wind is calm, glassy conditions. That’s the standout window, but it’s still a week and a half away, so take it with a pinch of salt. Barceloneta is an exposed beach break, so this ENE groundswell at 9 seconds will offer some shape, but it’s not a classic clean point break wave. The afternoon holds up at 3ft but the wind swings cross-shore, making it less appealing.
After that, Wednesday 23rd September morning has a similar 3ft ENE swell (154 energy) with glassy offshore winds from the WNW. That’s another decent option, but again, not a guarantee. The afternoon sees the wind go cross-shore, so the morning is the time to be in the water.
So, to wrap it up: the next 11 days are a write-off. The best bet, and it’s a long shot, is the morning of Tuesday 22nd September or Wednesday 23rd September. If you’re a beginner, the 3ft to 4ft swell is manageable, but keep an eye on the wind. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | NE 6 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | NE 6 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | E 5 |
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 kJ | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:30AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.22m | 9:14AM0.13m | 9:56PM0.20m | 9:57AM0.14m | 10:26PM0.19m | 10:39AM0.15m | 10:53PM0.17m | 11:20AM0.16m | 11:18PM0.15m | 12:04PM0.16m | 11:40PM0.13m | 12:51PM0.16m | 11:57PM0.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20PM0.01m | 4:00AM0.04m | 3:06PM0.01m | 4:24AM0.04m | 3:52PM0.02m | 4:47AM0.04m | 4:37PM0.04m | 5:09AM0.04m | 5:24PM0.05m | 5:30AM0.04m | 6:14PM0.07m | 5:52AM0.04m | 7:14PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | ENE 5 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | E 4 | E 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 25 | 8 | 18 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | 22 | 37 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 414 | 202 | 386 | 461 | 354 | 386 | 561 | 388 | 392 | 461 | 388 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 793 | 505 | 343 | 818 | 58 | |
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