Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, E swell with 9 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at this. I’ll be honest with you, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any swell to speak of. The only break on the radar is Barceloneta, and it’s a tough one to call.
For the first week and a half, from Monday the 3rd of August right through to the 16th of August, it’s basically a write-off. The waves are tiny, mostly under 1ft, with periods so short (4 to 7 seconds) they’re just wind slop. The combined swell energy is pitiful, barely getting into double digits (3 to 10 on the scale). The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. There are a few mornings, like Thursday the 6th, Tuesday the 11th, and Saturday the 15th, where the wind goes glassy or light offshore, but with zero swell to work with, it’s just a flat, pretty lake. It’s a real bummer.
Things start to get a little interesting on Monday the 18th of August. Tuesday morning, the 18th, we finally see a pulse of energy. The swell picks up to 3ft, coming from the ENE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 68 (moderate). The wind is light and glassy from the SW. That’s the first real glimmer of hope. The waves are small and the period is short, so it won’t be anything special, but for a spot that’s been dead for weeks, it’s a welcome change. Barceloneta is an inconsistent, exposed beach break, so when it does get a little bump, it can be fun for a beginner session. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no worries there.
The standout, if you can call it that, is that Tuesday morning on the 18th of August. It’s the only window where the numbers line up at all. The swell is small (3ft, ENE), but the glassy conditions will make it clean. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly, perfect for a longboard or a foamie. It’s the only real option on the table.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, that Tuesday morning is your best bet. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a flat spell. It’s normal for this area to have runs like this. It won’t stay poor forever, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SE 5 | SSE 2 | ENE 4 | S 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | S 5 |
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 kJ | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:11PM0.12m | 00:39AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.12m | 1:10AM0.16m | 2:26PM0.13m | 1:45AM0.14m | 3:57PM0.14m | 2:31AM0.13m | 5:23PM0.16m | 6:36PM0.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM0.06m | 5:49PM0.04m | 7:26AM0.05m | 6:40PM0.06m | 8:01AM0.04m | 7:48PM0.08m | 8:45AM0.04m | 9:38PM0.10m | 9:41AM0.04m | 11:56PM0.10m | 10:42AM0.03m | 1:39AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 6 | E 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | E 4 | SW 5 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SW 5 | S 8 | E 3 | SSW 5 | SE 5 | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 405 | 389 | 709 | 389 | 639 | 911 | 388 | 386 | 561 | 461 | 386 | 461 | 202 | 461 | 461 | 405 | 414 | 913 | 461 |
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