Surf Forecasts:
El Barco surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,972 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with S 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 (Sep 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Barco in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Barco over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, near gales from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 76 | 74 | 157 | 117 | 321 | 828 | 618 | 1344 | 2033 | 1247 | 1028 | 711 | 351 | 199 | 94 | 31 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:04PM0.28m | 8:26AM0.20m | 3:06PM0.27m | 8:42AM0.20m | 4:19PM0.26m | 5:50AM0.20m | 5:26PM0.27m | 6:06AM0.22m | 6:20PM0.27m | 6:32AM0.24m | 7:08PM0.27m | 7:05AM0.28m | 7:52PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14AM0.20m | 10:47PM0.10m | 10:03AM0.20m | 11:42PM0.11m | 11:06AM0.19m | 00:37AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.17m | 1:28AM0.12m | 1:23PM0.15m | 2:12AM0.13m | 2:16PM0.11m | 2:54AM0.15m | 3:05PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 12 | SSE 16 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 76 | 74 | 157 | 85 | 42 | 17 | 11 | 266 | 2033 | 1247 | 1028 | 711 | 351 | 199 | 94 | 31 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 4 | S 10 | E 12 | — | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | WNW 4 | ENE 5 | E 4 | E 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 3 | — | 37 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | ENE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | WSW 3 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | NNE 9 | N 4 | NE 4 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 117 | 321 | 828 | 618 | 1344 | — | — | — | 16 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 19 | 79 | 671 | 659 | 167 | 225 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 81 | 84 | 421 | 421 | 786 |
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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).
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