Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, SE swell with 6 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase: the next 16 days are a total dud for Barcelona. We’re talking a long stretch of flat water with no real swell to speak of. It’s a tough pill to swallow.
The water’s running about 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight. For the first several days, there’s absolutely nothing – zero surf. The combined energy of all swells hitting this spot is a pathetic 0 or 1 for most of the period, with only a few tiny blips of 0.3ft to 1ft that won’t do a thing for a rideable wave.
Wednesday the 2nd starts off glassy and calm, but no surf. That theme holds through the whole first week: clear skies, light winds, often offshore or cross-offshore, but the ocean is flat as a pancake. We see a little puff of 0.3ft from the NE on Monday the 7th with a period of just 4 seconds – that’s short-period windswill, not worth paddling for. The water stays glassy in the morning, but the swell’s just too weak.
The only break we’ve got is Barceloneta. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent and exposed to swell, with an optimum direction from the ESE. The problem is, the swell never shows up. Even when we get a hint of 0.7ft from the SSE on Wednesday the 9th, the period is a pathetic 3 seconds, and the combined energy is only 1. It’s flat, mate.
As we move into the second week, there’s a tiny 0.7ft from the S on Sunday the 13th, but again, period is 3 seconds – just a ripple. On Monday the 14th, a 0.7ft from the SSW at 4 seconds, and the water gets choppy in the afternoon. By Tuesday the 15th, we see a 0.7ft from the ENE with a 6-second period, which is the longest period in the whole outlook, but it’s still tiny. The combined energy finally hits 4, but that’s nothing to write home about.
Honestly, this is a blank run. For an area like this, a flat spell isn’t that unusual, but it’s still a bummer. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the clearest, glassiest mornings might be the best bet, but don’t expect a wave. Otherwise, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days with a bit of cross-shore wind. Stay patient, the forecasts can change. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:57PM0.15m | 00:27AM0.14m | 2:06PM0.15m | 1:02AM0.12m | 3:37PM0.16m | 1:52AM0.10m | 5:07PM0.17m | 6:22PM0.19m | 5:37AM0.09m | 7:19PM0.20m | 6:51AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.21m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.07m | 7:00AM0.04m | 8:19PM0.09m | 7:47AM0.04m | 10:39PM0.09m | 8:53AM0.04m | 1:00AM0.09m | 10:15AM0.04m | 1:58AM0.07m | 11:32AM0.03m | 2:32AM0.06m | 12:36PM0.02m | 3:04AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 386 | 561 | 386 | 343 | 561 | 386 | 386 | 421 | 387 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 394 | 419 | 394 | 394 | 388 | 395 | 461 | 210 |
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