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La Barra surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 07 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
30.1° 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 Friday (May 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thu 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | |
433 | 307 | 303 | 248 | 533 | 362 | 832 | 1187 | 696 | 688 | 561 | 457 | 411 | 301 | 239 | 175 | 172 | 243 | 457 | 581 | 544 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:03AM1.46m | 7:09PM1.60m | 7:50AM1.44m | 7:56PM1.53m | 8:42AM1.46m | 8:50PM1.48m | 9:36AM1.52m | 9:50PM1.45m | 10:31AM1.62m | 10:52PM1.46m | 11:25AM1.74m | 11:52PM1.50m | 12:17PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.38m | 12:53PM0.55m | 1:34AM0.44m | 1:43PM0.61m | 2:19AM0.49m | 2:41PM0.64m | 3:08AM0.51m | 3:46PM0.62m | 4:01AM0.51m | 4:51PM0.54m | 4:56AM0.46m | 5:52PM0.42m | 5:50AM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 |
— | — | — | 15 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 433 | 307 | 303 | 217 | 263 | 198 | 832 | 1187 | 696 | 688 | 561 | 457 | 411 | 301 | 239 | 175 | 158 | 90 | 457 | 581 | 544 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SE 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 23 | 126 | 248 | 533 | 362 | 427 | 7 | 244 | 140 | 107 | 95 | 31 | 71 | 46 | 96 | 89 | 243 | 98 | 104 | 108 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SE 5 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 37 | 72 | 21 | 21 | 115 | 295 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 55 | 13 | 8 | 65 | 172 | 154 | 7 | 11 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 470 | 0 | 0 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 470 | 0 | 20 | 470 | 0 | 41 | 470 | 0 | 0 | 495 | 0 | 0 | 495 |
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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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