Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Barcelona coast.
Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty bleak picture for the next two weeks. The surf is going to be a struggle for the most part, with a whole lot of flat spells and very little to get excited about. The good news is that the water is warm, sitting at 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re waiting for a wave.
We’re starting off with a total blank. From Thursday the 3rd right through to the morning of Tuesday the 8th, there’s nothing but flat, dead calm conditions. You’ll see a few tiny ripples on the 4th, with a 0.7 ft southerly swell, but with a period of just 3 seconds, that’s barely a ripple. Forget about it.
The first real hint of any energy comes on Wednesday the 9th, but it’s not pretty. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 177 (moderate). But the wind is a cross-onshore from the SE at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing that day.
Thursday the 10th is the only day that might give you a wave worth a paddle. The morning sees a 3 ft SSW swell, with a period of 5 seconds and 62 units of energy (weak). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, so the surface will be clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Barceloneta is a beginner spot, and it’s inconsistent, so this is a tiny window for a few small, weak waves. It’s not a standout, it’s just the only option.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From the 11th through to the 17th, it’s a mix of flat days and tiny, wind-affected junk. There’s a moment on the morning of the 18th, with a glassy start and a 2 ft SSW swell, but the period is only 5 seconds and the energy is weak (22). It’s clean, but you’ll be scratching for a wave.
So, to be straight with you, there’s no standout session here. The best you can hope for is the morning of Thursday the 10th, and even that’s a “maybe” for a beginner looking for a tiny, clean wave. The rest of the forecast is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | NE 5 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 146 | 17 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:43AM0.10m | 8:46PM0.22m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:31PM0.01m | 3:33AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 31 | 17 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | WSW 4 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ENE 7 | S 3 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 146 | 8 | 97 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 359 | 639 | 388 | 386 | 422 | 394 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 386 | 343 | 394 | 60 | 58 | 461 | 13 |
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