
Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
751 | 733 | 574 | 551 | 428 | 392 | 392 | 348 | 330 | 261 | 356 | 443 | 522 | 582 | 696 | 688 | 434 | 417 | 417 | 397 | 424 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:49PM1.72m | 1:24AM1.41m | 1:36PM1.75m | 2:11AM1.45m | 2:20PM1.78m | 2:55AM1.49m | 3:02PM1.80m | 3:37AM1.54m | 3:43PM1.81m | 4:18AM1.59m | 4:22PM1.80m | 4:57AM1.62m | 5:00PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.39m | 7:16AM0.48m | 8:11PM0.34m | 8:02AM0.45m | 8:52PM0.30m | 8:46AM0.42m | 9:32PM0.26m | 9:28AM0.41m | 10:10PM0.24m | 10:10AM0.41m | 10:46PM0.24m | 10:51AM0.42m | 11:21PM0.26m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
751 | 733 | 574 | 551 | 200 | 90 | 392 | 348 | 330 | 261 | 356 | 443 | 522 | 582 | 696 | 688 | 434 | 417 | 417 | 397 | 424 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
116 | 117 | 67 | 108 | 428 | 392 | 82 | 100 | 52 | 249 | 223 | 156 | 114 | 62 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 225 | 73 | 60 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 10 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 |
21 | 33 | 108 | 29 | 233 | 108 | 29 | 37 | 75 | 67 | 96 | 60 | 57 | 67 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 65 | 163 | 52 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 650 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 470 | 0 | 0 | 392 | 0 | 0 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 552 | 0 |
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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 9 km (6 miles) from San Jose. If you plan a holiday in Guatemala - Pacific Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Jose. San Jose has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.









