Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 4s period, ESE swell with 4 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.4m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the 16-day stretch for Barceloneta. I’ll be honest – it’s a flat spell, so don’t expect much. There’s a long gap with no real surf at the start.
The water is about average for the time of year, nothing special.
From Tuesday the 1st through to the 11th of September, it’s mostly flat. Mornings are often glassy with light winds from the north or west, but there’s no swell. The occasional 0.3ft to 0.7ft ripple shows up in the afternoons from the south or southeast, with short periods around 4 seconds – that’s not surfable. Combined energy is 0 to 1 (0-1), basically nothing. Don’t bother.
A tiny pulse appears around the 12th and 13th, but it’s still only 0.7ft to 1ft from the southeast with periods of 4 to 5 seconds, energy around 6 to 12 (6-12). Still poor.
The best day comes on the 15th of September, Tuesday morning. We get a 1ft swell from the east-northeast, with a period of 6 seconds and combined energy of 35. That’s still weak, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is glassy from the northeast, so conditions are clean. The afternoon sees a bump to 2ft from the south, but the wind goes cross-onshore from the southeast. It’s still poor surf, but that Tuesday morning glass-off is the only window. This spot is inconsistent and exposed, so it needs a proper swell, and it’s just not getting one.
On the 16th, Wednesday morning, it’s back to 1ft from the south-southwest with a weak 4-second period and a cross-onshore breeze, energy down to 5. Another bust.
There’s no standout session. The only possible mention is the 15th morning, but it’s a real stretch. For beginners, it’s flat, and for everyone else, it’s a blank run. The area just doesn’t have the juice. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, leave the board home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | S 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | WSW 2 | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 |
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 kJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:28PM0.17m | 12:00PM0.15m | 11:57PM0.15m | 12:57PM0.15m | 00:27AM0.14m | 2:06PM0.15m | 1:02AM0.12m | 3:37PM0.16m | 1:52AM0.10m | 5:07PM0.17m | 6:22PM0.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:53AM0.04m | 5:53PM0.06m | 6:24AM0.04m | 6:54PM0.07m | 7:00AM0.04m | 8:19PM0.09m | 7:47AM0.04m | 10:39PM0.09m | 8:53AM0.04m | 1:00AM0.09m | 10:15AM0.04m | 1:58AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | 8:25 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 386 | 386 | 461 | 387 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 359 | 652 | 386 | 386 | 417 | 398 | 386 | 392 | 394 | 386 | 387 | 85 |
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