Surf Forecasts:
Barrels surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barrels this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Barrels in the next 16 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrels over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:09AM1.66m | 8:19PM1.24m | 6:57AM1.65m | 9:07PM1.21m | 7:46AM1.59m | 9:54PM1.18m | 8:37AM1.49m | 10:40PM1.17m | 9:32AM1.35m | 11:26PM1.17m | 10:36AM1.20m | 00:12AM1.18m | 11:56AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:14AM0.81m | 1:28PM-0.11m | 1:00AM0.81m | 2:16PM-0.06m | 1:48AM0.80m | 3:04PM0.03m | 2:40AM0.80m | 3:51PM0.16m | 3:40AM0.78m | 4:38PM0.31m | 4:52AM0.76m | 5:24PM0.45m | 6:15AM0.71m | 6:12PM0.59m | |||||||
— | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | |
6:43 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
53 | 35 | 45 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 47 | 45 | 48 | 55 | 82 | 66 | 107 | 64 | 50 | 29 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
28 | 31 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 13 | N 6 | N 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | ESE 5 | E 8 | SE 9 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 55 | 49 | 71 | — | — | 67 | — | — | 109 | 173 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 28 | 324 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 1223 | 685 | 685 | 645 | 645 | 605 |
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Information about the Barrels Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barrels provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barrels can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barrels 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 (Barrels) 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 Barrels 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.
Are you planning a holiday in North Taiwan? If you are looking for accommodation near Barrels, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Taiwan, consider staying in I-lan which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around North Taiwan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Gueishan which is 29 km (18 miles) away, Sijhih, Sindian and Keelung.











