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La Barra surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 01 May 2026 CSTForecast 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
29.9° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Fri 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
98 | 75 | 102 | 110 | 123 | 102 | 100 | 96 | 99 | 171 | 291 | 140 | 330 | 348 | 382 | 266 | 376 | 472 | 362 | 307 | 303 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 3:03AM1.64m | 3:12PM1.91m | 3:42AM1.64m | 3:50PM1.90m | 4:20AM1.62m | 4:29PM1.87m | 4:59AM1.59m | 5:07PM1.82m | 5:38AM1.55m | 5:46PM1.75m | 6:20AM1.50m | 6:26PM1.68m | 7:03AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.20m | 8:59AM0.32m | 9:39PM0.18m | 9:37AM0.31m | 10:16PM0.18m | 10:14AM0.32m | 10:54PM0.21m | 10:52AM0.36m | 11:32PM0.25m | 11:30AM0.41m | 00:11AM0.31m | 12:10PM0.48m | 00:51AM0.38m | 12:53PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 98 | 75 | 73 | 110 | 104 | 102 | 100 | 96 | 68 | 62 | 291 | 140 | 330 | 348 | 382 | 266 | 376 | 472 | 362 | 307 | 303 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 46 | 63 | 123 | 84 | 76 | 70 | 68 | 171 | 61 | 42 | 40 | 24 | 22 | 116 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 40 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | W 4 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SW 15 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 31 | 51 | 102 | 11 | 6 | 31 | 80 | 71 | 99 | 67 | 22 | 119 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 18 | 72 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | SW 2 | WNW 6 | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 614 | 0 | 0 | 519 | 20 | 0 | 515 | 0 | 0 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 495 | 20 | 0 | 611 | 0 | 52 | 250 |
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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.
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