Barrancon Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.83° S 70.14° W

Barrancon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrancon sea temperature is
18.3°C
2.1° 

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


Barrancon surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 7th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.6
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1.3
SW
8
1
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
376
455
386
496
614
459
471
581
492
503
495
411
528
459
422
290
335
282
247
211
237
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
N
5
W
0
S
0
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
0
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
6:36PM0.57m
6:58AM1.10m
7:44PM0.64m
7:56AM1.17m
8:36PM0.73m
8:45AM1.22m
9:20PM0.83m
9:29AM1.23m
10:01PM0.92m
10:10AM1.20m
10:40PM0.99m
10:49AM1.13m
11:18PM1.04m
Low Tide
1:08PM0.22m
11:58PM0.24m
2:04PM0.14m
1:10AM0.19m
2:48PM0.06m
2:09AM0.12m
3:27PM0.01m
3:01AM0.07m
4:02PM-0.02m
3:50AM0.05m
4:35PM-0.03m
4:36AM0.04m
5:07PM-0.01m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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8:46
8:45
8:43
8:43
8:41
8:41
8:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:31
8:31
8:31
8:32
8:32
8:32
8:32
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Temp °C
22
22
21
23
23
19
22
21
19
21
21
20
21
21
19
21
21
20
21
21
18
Feels °C
22
22
21
23
23
20
22
21
19
21
20
19
21
20
18
21
20
18
21
21
17
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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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