Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, SSE swell with 13 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, let’s talk Barceloneta. I've got to level with you – the surf is looking seriously scarce for the next couple of weeks. The swell window is all but shut, and we’re looking at a long stretch with barely a wave.
First thing, that water is a warm 80°, which is a few degrees warmer than it should be this time of year. A nice little bonus, but it’s not going to help us find any waves.
The first bit of hope shows up on Wednesday the 16th with a tiny 2ft wave from the SSE. But it’s weak, disorganized, and has a short 4-second period. The wind goes cross-shore in the afternoon and it’ll be messy. Not worth getting wet for.
Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th stay poor, with onshore winds and even smaller waves down to 1ft. There's going to be some chop, but nothing with any form. Saturday the 19th morning cleans up that 1ft wave with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s not going to have any power.
Then we hit a flat spell. From Sunday the 20th through to Friday the 25th, the models are showing nothing but zeros. The ocean might be there, but the waves won't be. It’s a real dead period.
The first sign of life comes on Saturday the 26th, but it's only a 1ft bump. The real change we can see is the energy building towards the start of the following week. On Monday the 28th, the swell pushes up to 2ft from the ENE, with a bit more energy behind it. It’s still not big, but it’s the most organized swell in the whole run. The morning looks cleaner with a light offshore breeze, but the afternoon turns onshore and chops it up. That Monday morning session might be your only real chance to grab a few.
After that, it's back to the same story – small, weak, and mostly onshore. For the whole 16-day forecast, Barceloneta just doesn't have the swell or the wind to work. If you're a beginner, this might be a good time to practice paddling, but for anyone looking for a proper wave, there's nothing on offer. The conditions look much better suited for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer right now.
It's a shame, but that's how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, and this flat stretch won't last forever. But for now, keep the board in the car and the expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 7 | E 4 | — | — | ENE 6 | NE 4 | — | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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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 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 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 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | ENE 4 | SSW 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | ENE 7 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 7 | E 4 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 7 | SSW 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | S 3 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | ENE 4 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | 10 | — | 10 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 700 | 461 | 387 | 461 | 114 | 58 | 260 | 202 | 399 | 394 | 202 | 343 | 461 | 335 | 374 | 461 | 388 | 386 | 461 | 388 |
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