La Barra surf break

La Barra surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 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
20.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 12th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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 Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
9
1
NE
6
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.9
N
7
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
1.4
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
8
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NNW
10
1.6
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
40
45
67
63
63
82
76
133
105
78
119
323
368
520
530
363
443
502
393
1211
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
15
NW
5
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
N
25
NE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:08PM2.23m
4:33AM1.98m
4:46PM2.13m
5:17AM1.87m
5:32PM2.03m
6:12AM1.78m
6:31PM1.95m
7:23AM1.73m
7:43PM1.92m
8:41AM1.76m
8:58PM1.96m
9:49AM1.86m
10:02PM2.06m
Low Tide
9:47AM0.70m
10:20PM0.69m
10:21AM0.81m
11:00PM0.80m
11:00AM0.92m
11:50PM0.89m
11:51AM1.02m
00:56AM0.96m
1:03PM1.09m
2:18AM0.96m
2:31PM1.07m
3:33AM0.88m
3:48PM0.97m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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7:18
7:18
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:15
7:13
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8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:39
8:40
8:40
Temp °C
20
20
19
18
19
18
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
18
17
17
16
16
16
16
17
18
19
17
17
17
19
18
15
16
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
9
0.4
N
7
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.9
N
7
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.4
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NNW
10
1
N
13
0.8
N
12
0.8
N
11
2.1
NNW
12
Energy kJ
30
40
45
15
63
63
82
76
133
105
78
44
71
368
520
530
363
314
178
157
1211
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
8
0.6
NE
6
0.1
N
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
S
11
0.5
NW
12
0.2
N
11
0.6
N
14
0.8
N
14
0.3
NNW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.5
N
11
Energy kJ
8
6
21
29
1
2
1
31
3
23
54
9
2
68
10
136
232
29
5
4
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
W
17
0.2
N
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
15
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
4
1
1
6
6
9
10
3
4
3
18
21
19
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
9
Energy kJ
19
18
32
67
64
66
47
119
323
443
502
393
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
99
99
128
109
137
127
1
137
118
23
3
18
23
33
23
18
18
35
35
48
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Gran Canaria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
7
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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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