Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, SSW swell with 33 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barceloneta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barceloneta in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest with you – if you're looking for waves right now, you're going to be staring at a lot of flat, clean ocean. We've got a long stretch of nothing on the horizon, so let's just get that out of the way.
The next week and a half are looking like a total write-off. We're talking a solid 11-day gap with no real surf on the cards. The swell energy is just non-existent, with readings mostly at zero. There are a few little bumps in the water, but we're talking ankle-snappers at best, with short-period windswell that won't have any push. The mornings are looking glassy with light offshore breezes, sure, but you can't surf air. It’s a waiting game, plain and simple.
Now, cast your eyes toward Tuesday, September 22nd. That's the first time we see anything with a pulse. Overnight and into the morning, we finally get some life in the water. The swell direction will be from the NE, with waves pushing in around 2ft. The period is a modest 9 seconds, but the combined energy is at 87, which is at least something after all this nothing. The morning light offshore wind from the WNW will have things looking clean at Barceloneta. It's not going to blow you away, but it's the first real opportunity to get wet. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore from the south and the size drop back down to 1ft, so make the most of the morning session. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the inconsistency will be a factor.
Beyond that, we're looking at another flat spell. There's a slight bump on the morning of the 23rd, but the wind swings around to the SW and picks up to 12 mph in the afternoon. There’s a little bit more energy in the water at 43, but that onshore flow isn't going to do us any favors.
So, here's the takeaway: if you're desperate for a paddle, circle Tuesday the 22nd on the calendar. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so it’s just a matter of waiting for the ocean to wake up. It’s a long wait, but it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so I'll keep an eye on it.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 4 | SW 4 | NE 7 | NE 5 | WSW 3 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | E 6 | SW 3 | NE 4 | SW 4 |
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 kJ | 24 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:46PM0.22m | 8:30AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.22m | 9:14AM0.13m | 9:56PM0.20m | 9:57AM0.14m | 10:26PM0.19m | 10:39AM0.15m | 10:53PM0.17m | 11:20AM0.16m | 11:18PM0.15m | 12:04PM0.16m | 11:40PM0.13m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:33AM0.05m | 2:20PM0.01m | 4:00AM0.04m | 3:06PM0.01m | 4:24AM0.04m | 3:52PM0.02m | 4:47AM0.04m | 4:37PM0.04m | 5:09AM0.04m | 5:24PM0.05m | 5:30AM0.04m | 6:14PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | 8:10 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | SW 4 | NE 7 | NE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | SW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | WSW 4 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | ENE 8 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 60 | 260 | 186 | 359 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 561 | 394 | 391 | 461 | 387 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 684 | 232 |
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