La Barra surf break

La Barra surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 WEST
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La Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Barra sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barra this week:

The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1.6
NNW
6
1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
1.3
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
6
1.1
N
6
1
N
6
0.6
NNW
15
0.8
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
1
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
447
661
471
255
198
148
268
228
198
142
147
148
130
130
113
100
81
152
236
299
301
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:51PM2.43m
5:32AM2.10m
5:49PM2.31m
6:38AM1.98m
6:55PM2.19m
7:51AM1.91m
8:07PM2.12m
9:05AM1.90m
9:18PM2.10m
10:10AM1.96m
10:22PM2.12m
11:04AM2.04m
11:16PM2.14m
Low Tide
10:27AM0.59m
11:13PM0.50m
11:22AM0.74m
00:18AM0.63m
12:27PM0.88m
1:33AM0.72m
1:45PM0.96m
2:51AM0.75m
3:07PM0.96m
3:59AM0.73m
4:16PM0.90m
4:55AM0.69m
5:12PM0.82m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:50
8:50
Temp °C
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
21
19
20
21
19
20
21
19
19
19
17
18
18
16
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
20
17
19
20
18
19
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
7
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NNW
15
0.8
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
1
NW
12
Energy kJ
151
661
471
255
198
145
268
228
198
142
137
98
79
77
53
52
41
152
236
299
301
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
15
1.1
NNE
7
0.1
S
16
0.2
NNW
15
0.2
NNW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
12
0.3
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
447
117
5
21
18
3
3
3
2
3
14
32
24
21
21
10
11
21
20
22
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNW
18
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
71
3
9
4
4
18
3
6
3
6
3
2
2
30
20
25
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
7
1.2
N
7
1.1
N
6
1.6
NNW
6
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.4
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
6
1.1
N
6
1
N
6
0.9
N
7
0.8
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.7
N
7
Energy kJ
143
130
86
148
88
89
125
139
147
148
130
130
113
100
81
70
51
41
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
35
35
35
33
35
46
35
35
49
35
35
35
35
35
35
48
48
35
48
48
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Gran Canaria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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.

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