Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, E swell with 25 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the entire 16-day window for this spot, we have a long, dry spell ahead with next to nothing in the water. The first real surf that’s even worth a mention doesn't show up until Wednesday the 30th of September. That’s a gap of over two weeks where the waves are basically non-existent or too weak to bother with. For an exposed beach like Barceloneta, it’s a tough run, but these blank stretches do happen.
For most of the period, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells with almost no energy. The water temperature is a notable 80°F and sitting at a whopping 5°F above the average for this time of year – way warmer than usual, which is nice for a paddle but won’t help the surf.
Tuesday morning (15 Sep) through to Tuesday afternoon (29 Sep) is a write-off. Swell heights are barely registering, mostly from the east or southeast with periods under 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is in the single digits or low twenties – that’s practically flat. Wind is mostly light and variable, with a few glassy mornings, but without the swell, it’s just a pretty lake.
Now, Wednesday the 30th of September is our one and only standout. The morning brings the best wave energy we’ll see all window, at (55). There’s a 3ft swell from the SSW with a 6-second period. It’s not a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and weak, but it’s the only surf we’ve got. The wind is calm, glassy, so it’ll be clean. This is strictly for beginners only – the swell’s under 5ft, so it’s manageable. Expect crowds there, as it’s a popular spot and any ripple tends to bring folks out.
By the afternoon on the 30th, the onshore wind kicks in from the SE at 6 mph and the energy drops a touch, so the morning session is your best and only real call.
Bottom line: If you’re desperate for a paddle and can wait until the 30th, the morning glass-off at Barceloneta is your only play. It’s poor compared to most places, but it’s all we’ve got.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:04PM0.16m | 11:40PM0.13m | 12:51PM0.16m | 11:57PM0.11m | 1:49PM0.16m | 00:05AM0.10m | 3:07PM0.15m | 4:43PM0.15m | 6:00PM0.16m | 6:51PM0.17m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.07m | 5:52AM0.04m | 7:14PM0.08m | 6:18AM0.04m | 8:48PM0.09m | 6:50AM0.05m | 7:43AM0.05m | 9:16AM0.06m | 2:27AM0.08m | 10:49AM0.05m | 2:19AM0.08m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | NE 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | SSE 3 | — | E 7 | — | — | NE 6 | N 6 | S 5 | NE 7 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | S 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | NE 4 | E 5 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | 20 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 1 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 451 | 700 | 480 | 443 | 461 | 60 | 386 | 394 | 335 | 394 | 461 | 332 | 335 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 421 | 386 | 386 | 461 | 388 |
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