Surf Forecasts:
Barrancon surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrancon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 145 | 115 | 142 | 71 | 53 | 50 | 52 | 46 | 225 | 133 | 129 | 144 | 183 | 175 | 216 | 282 | 1099 | 3211 | 2953 | 2141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:57PM0.53m | 6:18AM0.94m | 6:58PM0.56m | 7:07AM1.00m | 7:40PM0.61m | 7:47AM1.06m | 8:16PM0.66m | 8:22AM1.11m | 8:48PM0.71m | 8:54AM1.14m | 9:20PM0.78m | 9:25AM1.14m | 9:51PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM0.30m | 11:14PM0.32m | 1:28PM0.25m | 00:14AM0.28m | 2:06PM0.20m | 1:02AM0.23m | 2:37PM0.15m | 1:42AM0.19m | 3:05PM0.11m | 2:20AM0.15m | 3:32PM0.08m | 2:57AM0.13m | 3:58PM0.06m | 3:34AM0.13m | |||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
148 | 145 | 115 | 142 | 71 | 53 | 50 | 52 | 46 | 225 | 133 | 129 | 73 | 183 | 175 | 216 | 282 | 1099 | 3211 | 2953 | 2141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 10 | SW 5 | WSW 20 | WSW 11 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
60 | 81 | 47 | 42 | 57 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 40 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 67 | 6 | 152 | 207 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — |
54 | 51 | 12 | 10 | 41 | 15 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 2 | 16 | 42 | 144 | 47 | 20 | 20 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 412 | 179 | 372 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0 |
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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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