Barceloneta Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.38° N 2.19° E

Barceloneta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barceloneta sea temperature is
27.6°C
2.2° 

Barceloneta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barceloneta surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 4s period, SSW swell with 4 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.3m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 31st Aug)1ft (0.3m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get real about the surf outlook.

Right off the bat, I gotta say it: we're looking at a pretty grim 16-day stretch for Barceloneta. The good news? The water is running much warmer than usual for late summer—about 82° —which is a couple of degrees above normal, so at least it'll feel nice for a swim.

The overall pattern is dominated by tiny, disorganised swell and a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" stamped across the calendar. Honestly, we don't get a single standout day here. There's nothing that even pushes a decent wave height. The first 9 days are a write-off with waves barely showing up—mostly flat or under 1ft with junk periods. You'll see a glimmer of movement on the morning of the 7th of September, with a clean 1ft SE swell (period 4s) and glassy conditions, but that's more of a longboarder's ankle-biter than anything exciting. The combined energy is just 5 – that's weak.

The closest we get to a pulse is on the morning of the 9th of September. We see a 4ft swell from the ENE with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy finally bumps up to a moderate 100. But here's the kicker: it's accompanied by onshore wind from the SE. That wind state is just going to chop it up, and the period is too short to hold any shape. It might look a little more interesting for the kite surfers at that point, but for a paddle surfer, it's still a no-go. After that, it fades back into tiny dribble for the rest of the forecast.

Because this is an inconsistent spot by nature, a long blank run like this isn't totally out of the ordinary. You're not missing much. If you're desperate for a paddle, the glassy mornings on the 7th and 8th of September offer the cleanest, most pleasant water, but you'll be fighting for scraps.

There are simply no worthwhile waves on offer. Keep the board in the bag and wait for the next storm track.

Stay patient,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
N
5
0.2
ESE
3
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NE
4
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0.1
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Energy kJ
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2
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
SSW
10
W
0
SW
15
SSE
5
SSW
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
S
5
NE
10
SSE
5
W
5
WNW
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
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15
SSW
5
W
5
SSE
15
S
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:27AM0.13m
11:02PM0.19m
11:12AM0.14m
11:28PM0.17m
12:00PM0.15m
11:57PM0.15m
12:57PM0.15m
00:27AM0.14m
2:06PM0.15m
1:02AM0.12m
3:37PM0.16m
1:52AM0.10m
5:07PM0.17m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.03m
5:27AM0.04m
5:05PM0.04m
5:53AM0.04m
5:53PM0.06m
6:24AM0.04m
6:54PM0.07m
7:00AM0.04m
8:19PM0.09m
7:47AM0.04m
10:39PM0.09m
8:53AM0.04m
1:00AM0.09m
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8:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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