Barrancon Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.83° S 70.14° W

Barrancon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrancon sea temperature is
18.6° C
2.4° 

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


Barrancon surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 5th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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4
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4
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2
SW
16
1.9
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
9
1.3
SW
9
0.8
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2.2
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
833
678
865
1904
1505
837
827
878
294
300
266
623
988
1422
1198
2262
1597
1058
961
627
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
S
5
W
5
SSW
0
ENE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
WNW
5
SW
10
SW
5
SW
10
S
10
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
High Tide
2:39AM0.91m
2:25PM0.68m
3:46AM0.95m
3:45PM0.60m
4:59AM1.01m
5:18PM0.57m
6:08AM1.10m
6:38PM0.59m
7:08AM1.19m
7:40PM0.65m
8:01AM1.27m
8:32PM0.72m
Low Tide
7:47PM0.18m
9:04AM0.37m
8:36PM0.21m
10:42AM0.35m
9:42PM0.22m
12:10PM0.28m
10:57PM0.20m
1:15PM0.19m
00:08AM0.16m
2:07PM0.10m
1:10AM0.10m
2:53PM0.03m
2:05AM0.05m
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Temp °C
21
19
21
21
19
21
20
18
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Feels °C
21
19
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18
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18
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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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