Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 321 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts and to be honest, there’s not much happening for a while. The first real surf on offer for Barceloneta isn’t until Wednesday, September 9th, so we’re looking at a solid 5-day gap of flat or near-flat, poor conditions before that. After that, it’s a long stretch of tiny, weak waves. There’s no standout session in the whole 16-day window, so let’s just call it as it is: a quiet period for the Mediterranean.
The water is sitting at 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s nice for a swim, but don’t get your hopes up for a surf.
The first whisper of something happens on Wednesday morning, September 9th. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the ENE, but it’s short period at 6 seconds and the combined energy is weak (87). The wind is onshore from the east, so it’s messy. The afternoon sees a bump to 6ft from the NE with a 7-second period, and the energy kicks up to moderate (409). But the wind is light cross-onshore from the south, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The guidance flags it as marginal. For a beginner spot like Barceloneta, 6ft is getting a bit too big, and with that short period, it’ll be a bumpy, closed-out mess. Not worth the paddle.
After that, from Thursday, September 10th, right through to the end of the 16 days, it’s all tiny – we’re talking 0.3ft to 1.0ft swells, with periods under 7 seconds and combined energy barely registering (1 to 9). The wind flips around, but it’s never favorable. There’s a glassy morning on Monday, September 14th, but there’s no swell at all. The only real consistency here is the lack of surf.
So, what’s the call? Honestly, there is nothing to recommend. No standout, no hidden gem. The whole 16-day window is a bust. The surf breaks are inconsistent in this area, so a blank run like this, while frustrating, is a normal part of the rhythm here. Keep an eye on the forecast, because things can change, but for now, leave the boards in the car and enjoy the sunshine.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | 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) | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 2 | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | E 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 134 | 52 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:30AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:20PM0.01m | 4:00AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | SW 4 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | SW 2 | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ENE 6 | — | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 134 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 561 | 386 | 386 | 387 | 386 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 386 | 287 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 260 | 202 |
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