Barrancon Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.83° S 70.14° W

Barrancon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrancon sea temperature is
18.4°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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. 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+) 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 4th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
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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)
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
583
463
325
309
534
375
375
281
589
607
719
748
869
1045
681
458
437
282
334
455
432
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
5
S
5
NNW
0
WNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
0
SW
5
ENE
5
SW
10
SSW
0
ESE
10
SW
5
SW
5
N
5
WSW
10
SW
0
N
5
WSW
10
SW
0
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:01AM0.99m
11:35PM0.97m
11:37AM0.89m
00:17AM0.99m
12:19PM0.78m
1:07AM0.99m
1:10PM0.68m
2:10AM0.98m
2:22PM0.59m
3:27AM0.99m
4:01PM0.54m
4:48AM1.03m
5:36PM0.57m
Low Tide
5:16PM0.08m
5:39AM0.20m
5:46PM0.11m
6:32AM0.24m
6:21PM0.15m
7:39AM0.29m
7:05PM0.20m
9:08AM0.32m
8:05PM0.25m
10:49AM0.29m
9:30PM0.27m
12:08PM0.22m
10:58PM0.24m
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clear
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6:50
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:47
6:46
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
7:31
 mm
Temp °C
21
22
21
22
21
19
21
21
19
21
22
19
21
22
20
22
23
21
22
23
21
Feels °C
20
21
19
23
22
20
20
22
20
21
22
19
21
22
20
22
23
21
22
22
21
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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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