Surf Forecasts:
Barceloneta surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ESE 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 (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barceloneta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the Barcelona stretch over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty quiet picture for a while. There's a big gap of flat, glassy days with no real swell to speak of, so you're not missing much. The first real whisper of something rideable comes on Friday morning, 28 August, but it's nothing to write home about.
Barceloneta sees a pulse of small swell on Friday the 28th. The morning session has some 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is offshore from the WNW, which is a major positive, keeping things clean. The combined wave energy is weak at 65. It's surfable, but it's ordinary. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so the small size is fine, but it's inconsistent and sometimes crowded, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Moving into the second week, there's a bit more activity but nothing that screams "go." On Thursday, 10 September, the swell picks up to 4ft on the morning and 6ft in the afternoon from the NE and E, but the onshore wind is going to ruin it. Combined energy jumps to 197 and 358, which is moderate, but with strong onshore wind and a short period, it's going to be a messy, blown-out mess. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The only glimmer of hope comes on the very last day, Friday, 11 September. There's a 2ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 11 seconds, pushing 161 combined energy. The wind is glassy, which is a huge plus. That long period means it's a groundswell, and at a beach break like Barceloneta, the waves might be a bit too straight, but with glassy conditions, it could be a fun little session for the patient surfer.
All in all, the best bet is the Friday morning, 28 August, for the cleanest and most rideable conditions, even if it's small. The rest of the period is largely a write-off, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 2 | SW 5 | S 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 13 | 9 | 26 | 16 | 42 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 25 | 89 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 8:26AM0.11m | 9:43PM0.20m | 9:05AM0.12m | 10:10PM0.20m | 9:45AM0.13m | 10:36PM0.20m | 10:27AM0.13m | 11:02PM0.19m | 11:12AM0.14m | 11:28PM0.17m | 12:00PM0.15m | 11:57PM0.15m | 12:57PM0.15m | 00:27AM0.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:30PM0.01m | 4:18AM0.06m | 3:06PM0.01m | 4:40AM0.06m | 3:43PM0.02m | 5:03AM0.05m | 4:22PM0.03m | 5:27AM0.04m | 5:05PM0.04m | 5:53AM0.04m | 5:53PM0.06m | 6:24AM0.04m | 6:54PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 9 | 26 | 27 | 42 | 46 | 19 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 20 | 25 | 10 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | ENE 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | NE 5 | — | ENE 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 2 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 89 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 389 | 148 | 405 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 386 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 461 | 394 | 394 | 461 | 386 | 386 | 461 | 386 | 387 | 206 |
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