La Barra surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

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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
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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 16th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 16th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 21st Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)151816161515141413171615151414131817161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)305697803679596573529407312293346487639425395378408476893860754
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
10
NW
10
ESE
15
S
10
WNW
5
SE
20
SSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
15
SSE
5
NW
5
NW
15
S
10
NW
5
SSE
15
S
5
NW
0
ENE
20
SSW
10
NW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglassglassonoffoncross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45
Sunset6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-------32--15------1-
Temp. °C313030302931312929302929302630302830302931
Feels °C (?)313229313231313231313331322931323231313332
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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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