Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The surf forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ve had a good look at what’s coming up for Barceloneta, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rough patch ahead. The finder shows no recommendations at all for the entire sixteen-day window. That means zero good surf options for this stretch of coast. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, a blank run like this isn’t totally out of the ordinary, but it still stings. Don’t lose hope though; forecasts can shift.
We start off on Sunday, the 6th of September, with nothing doing. A tiny 0.7ft swell from the SSW, a measly period of 3 seconds, and the combined wave energy is basically a whisper at (1). The water is sitting at 81°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual – that’s notably warm for this time of year. But with onshore ESE wind, it’s just poor surf.
The following week is a tough watch. Monday the 7th brings a 0.3ft wave from the NE with a cross-on breeze. Tuesday the 8th is flat and clean but flat. Wednesday the 9th sees a bit of a pulse – a 5ft NE swell with a 7-second period and moderate energy (302) – but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, ruining any chance of a wave. Thursday the 10th offers a moment of calm with glassy conditions in the afternoon, but that tiny 1.0ft ENE swell is barely a ripple.
From Friday the 11th right through to the end of the second week, it’s a desert. We get a few glassy mornings, some light breezes, and the odd tiny bump – like the 3ft SSW swell on Wednesday the 16th with (38) energy, or the 3ft ENE swell on Thursday the 17th with (65) energy – but every single one is tagged as “poor surf conditions.” The wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell periods are short.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, keep an eye on Thursday the 10th of September afternoon – glassy conditions with that 1.0ft ENE swell. It’s not surf, but it’s clean. Otherwise, the only real standout is the water temperature: it’s unseasonably warm at 81°, so at least the swim will be nice. For actual waves, you’re out of luck. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on the days with more wind and chop.
Hang in there. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | NE 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 4 | E 4 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SW 4 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | E 4 | — | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 183 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:22PM0.19m | 5:37AM0.09m | 7:19PM0.20m | 6:51AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.21m | 7:43AM0.10m | 8:46PM0.22m | 8:30AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.22m | 9:14AM0.13m | 9:56PM0.20m | 9:57AM0.14m | 10:26PM0.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.07m | 11:32AM0.03m | 2:32AM0.06m | 12:36PM0.02m | 3:04AM0.06m | 1:31PM0.01m | 3:33AM0.05m | 2:20PM0.01m | 4:00AM0.04m | 3:06PM0.01m | 4:24AM0.04m | 3:52PM0.02m | 4:47AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SW 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SW 4 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | E 4 | — | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 15 | 78 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | SW 2 | — | E 4 | NE 7 | — | — | W 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 15 | 183 | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 388 | 394 | 394 | 515 | 349 | 480 | 60 | 60 | 260 | 186 | 354 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 625 | 386 |
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