
Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NNW swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the surf at La Barra for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. There are no good surf options in the entire 16-day window at this beach-and-reef setup. Everything that’s coming through is plagued by cross-onshore wind, which is going to keep the surface chopped up and messy. That constant north-northeast breeze just won’t let the waves clean up. The swell is weak to moderate throughout, but it’s all short-period stuff, mostly around 5 to 9 seconds, so it lacks real punch. The combined wave energy starts off low, hitting around 202 (moderate energy) on July 5th but quickly drops into the double digits for a few days, making it feel weak. There’s a gap of several days here where there’s just nothing worth paddling out for.
The water temps are sitting around 72°F on July 5th, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, even as we push into the second week, it doesn’t get much better. The swell does start to build a bit around July 18th and 20th, with heights reaching 6 ft to 8 ft on July 19th and 20th, and the combined energy ramps up to a strong 755 to 796 in brackets. That sounds exciting, but hold your horses—the wind stays cross-onshore from the north at 12 to 16 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. That size is also getting up there, over 5 ft, so beginners should stay out of it, and by the 20th it’s pushing towards expert territory. The period on those bigger days is still only 8 seconds, so it’s not a proper groundswell, just a messy windswell. Honestly, with that constant wind and the beach-and-reef setup here, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s just no window of clean, glassy conditions to get excited about. Forecasts can always change, though, so keep an eye on it, but as it stands, it’s a blank run for the surfers at La Barra.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
194 | 177 | 143 | 143 | 35 | 121 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 52 | 75 | 74 | 87 | 126 | 109 | 105 | 64 | 49 | 58 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:35PM2.25m | 6:07AM2.01m | 6:21PM2.19m | 6:58AM1.98m | 7:16PM2.12m | 7:59AM1.97m | 8:21PM2.06m | 9:08AM2.00m | 9:34PM2.04m | 10:18AM2.09m | 10:47PM2.08m | 11:23AM2.22m | 11:54PM2.16m | 12:22PM2.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:50PM0.66m | 11:55AM0.78m | 00:38AM0.71m | 12:49PM0.84m | 1:35AM0.76m | 1:56PM0.88m | 2:42AM0.78m | 3:16PM0.87m | 3:54AM0.76m | 4:35PM0.79m | 5:02AM0.70m | 5:44PM0.65m | 6:03AM0.61m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | |
— | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 |
194 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 35 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NE 8 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NW 10 | W 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | N 13 | N 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | S 12 | N 13 | S 15 | S 19 | NW 13 | NNW 10 | S 18 |
8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 4 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 |
— | 177 | 143 | 143 | 26 | 121 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 52 | 75 | 74 | 87 | 126 | 109 | 105 | 64 | 49 | 58 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 81 | 81 | 35 | 177 | 612 | 1407 | 612 | 127 | 109 | 541 | 127 | 127 | 120 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
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Information about the La Barra Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Barra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Barra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Barra 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 (La Barra) 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 La Barra 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.
La Barra is 4 km (2 miles) from Las Palmas. If you plan a holiday in Gran Canaria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Las Palmas. Las Palmas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











