Barrancon Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.83° S 70.14° W

Barrancon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrancon sea temperature is
19.5°C
2.3° 

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


Barrancon surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,580 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 11th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 16th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.1
SW
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0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
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14
1.3
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14
1.2
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14
1.1
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13
1.2
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13
1.3
SW
12
1
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18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.6
SW
19
2.1
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
451
540
640
1347
1164
1137
1055
942
936
736
641
541
380
473
515
602
611
560
1677
2499
2061
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
5
N
5
NNW
5
WSW
0
SW
0
NW
5
WNW
5
SW
5
WNW
10
WSW
0
W
5
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
Wind State
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cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:45AM1.02m
10:13PM1.11m
10:24AM0.94m
10:48PM1.14m
11:02AM0.86m
11:23PM1.13m
11:40AM0.78m
11:59PM1.11m
12:20PM0.70m
00:39AM1.05m
1:05PM0.62m
1:25AM0.99m
2:00PM0.55m
2:21AM0.93m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.02m
4:27AM0.07m
4:24PM0.04m
5:10AM0.08m
4:53PM0.08m
5:54AM0.11m
5:23PM0.13m
6:39AM0.15m
5:54PM0.19m
7:30AM0.20m
6:29PM0.25m
8:31AM0.26m
7:08PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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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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