Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 3s period, E swell with 10 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 3s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour.
So, we’re looking at a pretty grim stretch of surf ahead. There’s a big gap of nearly 10 days with nothing rideable, starting now and running through until the 20th of August. From the 10th to the 20th, it’s mostly flat, with tiny, weak swell and a lot of onshore wind. A few mornings are dead calm, like the 12th, 14th, and 15th, but there’s absolutely no swell to push you around. Don’t give up hope yet—forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
The one and only real highlight in this whole 16-day window is Barceloneta on the morning of Saturday, August 22nd. The water is 84°F, which is about 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year—so it’s a real warm bath, much warmer than normal. Swell is coming from the ENE at 3ft, with a period of only 5 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell, not a groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 75. Wind is light from the ENE at 3 mph, which is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy but still surfable. Since this spot is an exposed beach break that’s inconsistent, the short period means the waves will be a bit crumbly, but for a beginner spot, this is your best shot. Expect some crowds around because it’s a popular spot.
The afternoon of the 22nd will have a similar 3ft swell from the ENE, but the wind picks up to 6 mph from the ESE, turning more onshore and making it messier. Not the best time to go.
After that, from the 23rd onward, the swell drops back to tiny, weak stuff with poor conditions. The morning of the 25th of August has a glassy 2ft from the east, but it’s just not enough to get the heart racing.
So, the only real play here is the morning of August 22nd at Barceloneta. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only shot you’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SW 2 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 2 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:25PM0.22m | 7:36AM0.10m | 9:11PM0.23m | 8:29AM0.10m | 9:53PM0.23m | 9:18AM0.11m | 10:32PM0.23m | 10:05AM0.11m | 11:08PM0.22m | 10:52AM0.12m | 11:41PM0.20m | 11:41AM0.13m | 00:11AM0.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27AM0.07m | 1:39PM-0.00m | 4:08AM0.06m | 2:28PM-0.01m | 4:45AM0.05m | 3:14PM-0.01m | 5:19AM0.05m | 3:58PM0.00m | 5:50AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.02m | 6:18AM0.05m | 5:28PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | SW 2 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SSW 2 |
| kJ | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 405 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 561 | 398 | 386 | 561 | 405 | 487 | 561 | 394 | 536 | 639 | 414 | 475 | 515 | 394 | 387 | 461 |
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