La Barra surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 CST
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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
30.5° 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 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 1st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
522
522
431
303
286
282
282
312
277
290
316
293
294
390
516
603
856
1184
1393
1377
1749
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
SSW
15
NW
5
ESE
20
SW
5
NNW
0
NE
20
SW
10
NW
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
N
5
WNW
15
SSW
5
NE
5
SE
15
SSW
10
NNW
0
N
15
SW
10
NW
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:57AM1.75m
11:24PM1.48m
11:50AM1.76m
00:20AM1.47m
12:38PM1.78m
1:10AM1.48m
1:22PM1.80m
1:54AM1.50m
2:04PM1.83m
2:36AM1.53m
2:44PM1.84m
3:17AM1.55m
3:25PM1.85m
Low Tide
5:27PM0.45m
5:26AM0.45m
6:22PM0.41m
6:17AM0.46m
7:11PM0.36m
7:04AM0.45m
7:55PM0.31m
7:47AM0.42m
8:36PM0.27m
8:29AM0.39m
9:15PM0.24m
9:09AM0.38m
9:53PM0.22m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
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6:24
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
1
6
8
1
12
3
6
3
11
1
13
Temp °C
31
30
27
31
31
29
31
30
29
30
30
28
30
29
28
29
29
28
29
30
28
33
31
31
33
32
33
34
31
32
32
32
33
32
31
33
31
31
32
32
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
Energy kJ
522
522
431
303
286
282
282
312
277
290
316
293
294
390
458
547
605
1184
1393
1377
1749
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
33
31
18
18
16
39
43
29
19
18
33
79
39
26
516
603
856
451
273
248
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
16
0.4
SW
7
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
10
8
6
14
5
3
6
5
7
3
37
26
139
16
30
19
17
144
15
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
SW
6
0.3
W
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
5
6
10
7
9
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
495
0
0
484
0
0
572
0
0
672
0
0
672
0
0
672
0
0
672
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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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