Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NE swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the forecast for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’ve got a real flat spell on our hands, so don’t be paddling out expecting much. The water is sitting at a warm 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the swim will be nice.
The first week is a write-off. From Monday, July 20th, right through to Sunday, July 26th, the surf is basically non-existent. We’re talking zero energy most days, with the odd sliver of swell popping up that’s barely enough to wrinkle the surface. The combined energy is struggling to get past 16 (weak), and when it does, the period is a pathetic 3 to 4 seconds – that’s pure wind chop, not a wave you want to ride. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. Even on Thursday, July 23rd, when the morning goes glassy, there’s only 0.7ft of swell from the SSE – you’d be bobbing around waiting for a ripple.
The only glimmer of hope in this whole 16-day stretch comes on Monday, July 27th. The morning session at Barceloneta sees a bump in energy to 102 (moderate), with a 4ft swell from the NE. That’s the biggest swell we’ll see, and while the wind is a light cross-shore breeze, it’s not perfect. The period is a short 5 seconds, so don’t expect any real power. On Tuesday, July 28th, the morning cleans right up with a light offshore breeze from the WNW, but the swell drops right back to 1.0ft. It’s clean, but tiny.
After that, from July 29th through to August 4th, it’s back to the flat spell. The combined energy drops to zero for days at a time, and when a tiny 2ft swell shows up, it’s usually accompanied by onshore winds. The best you can hope for is a few glassy mornings on August 3rd and 4th, but with only 1.0ft of swell, you’re better off with a longboard or a snorkel.
So, to be honest, there’s no standout session here. If you’re desperate, Monday, July 27th morning is the only time the swell gets over 3ft, but it’s not going to be a classic. For the rest of the time, it’s a bust. The crowds are also a possibility at Barceloneta, but with conditions this poor, even they might stay home.
Stay patient, folks. It’s a barren run, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | — | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | NE 6 | — | E 6 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SSW 3 | E 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 36 | 9 | 62 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:14PM0.11m | 2:07AM0.16m | 3:38PM0.12m | 2:38AM0.14m | 5:05PM0.13m | 6:21PM0.15m | 7:12PM0.16m | 5:15AM0.10m | 7:57PM0.17m | 6:25AM0.10m | 8:37PM0.19m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38AM0.05m | 7:24PM0.07m | 9:11AM0.05m | 8:46PM0.09m | 9:46AM0.05m | 10:43PM0.10m | 10:29AM0.05m | 1:06AM0.10m | 11:12AM0.04m | 2:32AM0.09m | 12:01PM0.04m | 3:10AM0.09m | 12:48PM0.03m | 3:45AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | E 7 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 9 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | — | E 6 | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | NE 8 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 10 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | — | E 3 | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | E 3 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 386 | 561 | 394 | 390 | 461 | 394 | 114 | 461 | 394 | 387 | 561 | 387 | 481 | 475 | 585 | 1609 | 399 | 58 | 599 | 0 | |
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