Barrancon Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.83° S 70.14° W

Barrancon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrancon sea temperature is
20.4°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 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,833 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 5th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 5th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 7th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
3
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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SW
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1.8
SW
16
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15
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SW
14
1.6
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1.4
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1.8
SW
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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802
1643
1480
1344
924
680
473
1067
635
1146
1289
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1447
1110
1094
966
718
635
578
497
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
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S
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10
SW
15
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WNW
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High Tide
6:21PM0.75m
6:08AM1.01m
7:15PM0.86m
7:05AM0.97m
7:59PM0.96m
7:55AM0.93m
8:38PM1.05m
8:41AM0.88m
9:14PM1.12m
9:23AM0.83m
9:48PM1.15m
10:03AM0.77m
10:23PM1.17m
Low Tide
12:08PM0.09m
11:53PM0.30m
12:56PM0.07m
1:03AM0.26m
1:36PM0.05m
2:02AM0.21m
2:11PM0.05m
2:53AM0.16m
2:44PM0.06m
3:38AM0.13m
3:15PM0.08m
4:21AM0.11m
3:46PM0.10m
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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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