Surf Forecasts:
Nova Mar Bella surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SW swell with 25 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nova Mar Bella this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nova Mar Bella in the next 16 days are 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nova Mar Bella over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a seat, let’s have a look at what’s heading our way. Honestly, this stretch is a real head-scratcher. We’re looking at Nova Mar Bella (Barcelona), and the whole 16-day window is a bit of a fizzer for proper surfing. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock.
The pattern is flat, flat, and more flat. From the 20th of July right through until the 29th, there’s nothing but tiny, weak swell with no energy. The combined energy readings are all single-digit values, like 1, 2, 4 – that’s basically no wave energy at all. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the waves that do show up are ankle-snappers at best. It’s poor surf conditions, day after day. There’s a couple of glassy mornings – like the 23rd and 25th of July, and the 28th – but with zero swell, it’s just a flat, clean lake. No point getting excited.
The whole first week is a write-off. We’ve got a big gap of nothing. It’s not until the 2nd of August that we see a tiny flicker of life. The morning of Sunday the 2nd of August has a bit of a bump: 3 ft swell from the SE, with a light cross-offshore wind from the W. That’s the cleanest we’ll see it, but the period is just 4 seconds, so it’s windswill, not real swell. The combined energy is a weak 20. It’s a paddle, not a surf.
The best of a bad bunch might be the morning of the 4th of August. Tuesday the 4th of August has a glassy start with 2 ft from the SW, 4 second period, and a combined energy of 10. It’s clean, but there’s no power. If you’ve got a log and no expectations, you might get a few grovelly rides. But honestly, there’s no standout. No decent swell, no real size, and the wind is never consistently good with the swell. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the onshore winds and small, choppy waves.
Bottom line: If you’re desperate, the morning of the 2nd of August or the 4th of August offer the best windows, but it’s a long way off and likely to change. For now, it’s a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | — | SSE 4 | E 3 | SE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 6 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 6 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SW 5 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:13PM0.11m | 2:08AM0.16m | 3:41PM0.12m | 2:38AM0.14m | 5:05PM0.13m | 6:21PM0.15m | 7:12PM0.16m | 5:14AM0.10m | 7:57PM0.17m | 6:24AM0.10m | 8:37PM0.19m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM0.07m | 9:11AM0.05m | 8:46PM0.09m | 9:46AM0.05m | 10:45PM0.10m | 10:26AM0.05m | 1:05AM0.10m | 11:12AM0.04m | 2:30AM0.09m | 12:05PM0.04m | 3:13AM0.09m | 12:50PM0.03m | 3:44AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | E 3 | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | E 6 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SSE 5 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 14 | 2 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 5 | — | SSW 4 | — | NE 4 | SSW 8 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | SW 6 | NE 4 | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | — | ENE 2 | E 3 | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 2 | E 3 | — | SE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | WSW 5 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 562 | 394 | 390 | 461 | 394 | 111 | 424 | 394 | 386 | 931 | 398 | 508 | 542 | 666 | 588 | 515 | 459 | 419 | 188 | 111 |
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The above surf forecast table for Nova Mar Bella provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nova Mar Bella can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nova Mar Bella 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 (Nova Mar Bella) 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).
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