La Barrita surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 26 Feb 2026 CST
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La Barrita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Barrita sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barrita this week:

The surf forecast for La Barrita over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Barrita in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Feb 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 26th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 2nd Mar)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 3rd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barrita over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
3
2
0
3
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.4
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)161616151514141313131321181817161615141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)133188391279339405315284222219166140329398448507582435503411399
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
25
SW
10
NNW
5
NW
25
SW
10
NW
5
SW
20
SW
5
NW
0
SSE
20
SW
10
NW
10
ESE
20
SW
10
NW
10
SE
20
SSW
10
NNW
5
ESE
20
SSW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
1.47
10:09PM
1.77
10:47AM
1.46
11:21PM
1.75
12:02PM
1.52
12:29AM
1.77
1:07PM
1.63
1:30AM
1.82
2:03PM
1.76
2:22AM
1.86
2:51PM
1.87
3:09AM
1.88
3:34PM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:36PM
0.38
4:44AM
0.40
4:52PM
0.41
5:55AM
0.37
6:07PM
0.39
6:58AM
0.30
7:14PM
0.33
7:51AM
0.23
8:12PM
0.26
8:39AM
0.17
9:02PM
0.19
9:22AM
0.13
9:48PM
0.15
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-6:10--6:10--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:12-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C302925303026292926303026293027302927302926
Feels °C (?)292726282827282929302929293030292830292929
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The above surf forecast table for La Barrita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Barrita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Barrita 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 Barrita) 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 Barrita 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 Barrita is 10 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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