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Lat Long: 34.96° S 54.93° W

El Barco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Barco sea temperature is
15.4°C
0.9° 

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


El Barco surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,009 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Barco this week:

The surf forecast for El Barco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Barco in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 18th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun morning, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Sunday
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
467
676
573
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471
382
297
334
264
172
192
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23
Wind (km/h)
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15
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25
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High Tide
12:25PM0.29m
1:49AM0.18m
6:55AM0.21m
1:10PM0.26m
7:19AM0.21m
2:11PM0.25m
4:15AM0.20m
3:36PM0.24m
4:32AM0.21m
4:59PM0.24m
5:04AM0.24m
5:58PM0.25m
5:42AM0.28m
6:46PM0.26m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.10m
3:15AM0.18m
10:05PM0.11m
10:04AM0.19m
10:54PM0.12m
4:50AM0.20m
11:45PM0.14m
11:58AM0.14m
00:33AM0.15m
12:52PM0.11m
1:17AM0.17m
1:44PM0.07m
1:59AM0.18m
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Information about the El Barco Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Barco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Barco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Barco 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 (El Barco) 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 El Barco 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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