Barrancon Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.83° S 70.14° W

Barrancon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrancon sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.0° 

Barrancon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barrancon surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with 788 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barrancon this week:

The surf forecast for Barrancon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 25th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrancon over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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SSW
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WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
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0.9
WSW
15
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WSW
14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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140
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305
788
663
587
462
419
443
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242
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147
163
167
125
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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SSW
10
SW
10
NNE
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SW
5
SW
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SSW
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N
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WNW
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WSW
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NE
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SSE
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High Tide
9:15PM0.82m
9:15AM1.06m
9:45PM0.90m
9:48AM1.05m
10:16PM0.99m
10:22AM1.01m
10:49PM1.06m
10:57AM0.95m
11:25PM1.10m
11:36AM0.87m
00:05AM1.12m
12:19PM0.78m
00:52AM1.11m
Low Tide
3:18PM0.10m
2:58AM0.18m
3:42PM0.07m
3:37AM0.14m
4:07PM0.05m
4:17AM0.11m
4:33PM0.04m
4:59AM0.10m
5:01PM0.05m
5:44AM0.11m
5:32PM0.07m
6:34AM0.14m
6:08PM0.11m
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Information about the Barrancon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Barrancon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barrancon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barrancon surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Barrancon) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Barrancon may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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