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La Barra Surf Forecast
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La Barra surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 08 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barra this week:
The surf forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 8 | N 8 | NW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | |
105 | 80 | 181 | 511 | 543 | 570 | 459 | 348 | 327 | 353 | 534 | 916 | 861 | 855 | 926 | 765 | 556 | 372 | 233 | 354 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:31PM1.95m | 7:23AM1.73m | 7:43PM1.92m | 8:41AM1.76m | 8:58PM1.96m | 9:49AM1.86m | 10:02PM2.06m | 10:44AM2.01m | 10:57PM2.19m | 11:32AM2.18m | 11:46PM2.33m | 12:16PM2.34m | 00:32AM2.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM1.02m | 00:56AM0.96m | 1:03PM1.09m | 2:18AM0.96m | 2:31PM1.07m | 3:33AM0.88m | 3:48PM0.97m | 4:31AM0.75m | 4:47PM0.82m | 5:19AM0.60m | 5:36PM0.65m | 6:03AM0.47m | 6:22PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
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Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | N 9 |
 kJ | 105 | 80 | 44 | 511 | 543 | 570 | 459 | 348 | 327 | 353 | 534 | 916 | 861 | 855 | 926 | 765 | 556 | 372 | 233 | 5 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | NW 14 | N 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 11 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | NW 11 | S 12 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 54 | 12 | 71 | 101 | 10 | 34 | 57 | 215 | 311 | 138 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNW 10 | S 16 | S 15 | N 12 | S 19 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | S 12 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 10 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 39 | 61 | 354 | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 49 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 48 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 81 | 81 | 35 | 81 |
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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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