Barrancon Surf Break

Barrancon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 21.83° S 70.14° W

Issued: 7 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrancon sea temperature is
17.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Barrancon surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
548
640
1149
1398
1754
1759
1737
1431
1118
881
614
482
418
527
964
856
821
676
560
808
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
0
S
10
SW
15
SSW
5
SSE
5
NW
0
W
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
5
SW
5
SW
5
S
5
SW
5
SW
0
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
12:09PM1.08m
00:55AM0.67m
12:43PM1.01m
1:41AM0.71m
1:19PM0.94m
2:30AM0.76m
2:02PM0.86m
3:23AM0.82m
2:55PM0.77m
4:21AM0.90m
4:01PM0.69m
5:20AM0.99m
5:17PM0.64m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.15m
6:08AM0.30m
7:34PM0.16m
6:57AM0.35m
8:07PM0.17m
8:00AM0.39m
8:44PM0.17m
9:17AM0.41m
9:27PM0.18m
10:45AM0.38m
10:18PM0.17m
12:06PM0.31m
11:15PM0.16m
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clear
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clear
clear
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7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:10
6:10
6:12
6:12
 mm
Temp °C
21
21
21
21
22
21
23
23
23
23
23
21
22
21
20
22
22
21
22
22
21
Feels °C
19
19
17
21
22
21
22
22
22
24
24
22
23
21
20
22
22
21
22
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
1.7
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
1.5
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
215
286
346
275
1398
1754
1759
1737
1431
1118
881
614
482
418
527
964
856
821
676
560
808
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
1.4
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1.1
SW
8
1.1
SW
8
1.2
SW
7
1.2
SW
7
1
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.8
WSW
13
Energy kJ
189
548
640
1149
226
232
163
163
147
152
104
60
59
50
50
49
47
54
53
53
189
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
22
0.7
SW
21
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
W
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.1
W
18
0.1
NW
18
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
SW
7
Energy kJ
169
449
99
3
214
136
6
12
87
58
113
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
7
1.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
140
173
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
179
179
95
53
53
0
45
179
45
0
0
0
0
172
0
0
0
0
0
172
0
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Rating
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3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
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4
4
4
4
4
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4
4
3
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4
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4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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