Nova Mar Bella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. We’ve got a long, flat stretch ahead for the Barcelona area. The truth is, there’s no real surf to get excited about in the entire 16-day window. The models are showing nothing but tiny, weak ripples with virtually no energy. It’s going to be a tough period for anyone looking to paddle out.

First up, our only listed spot is Nova Mar Bella, a breakwater setup that’s generally a beginner-friendly zone. The water temperature is sitting at 83°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a standout—it’s much warmer than normal, so at least a dip in the sea will feel like a warm bath.

Looking at the start, Wednesday morning the 5th of August is glassy calm, but with absolutely zero swell. That “0” combined energy tells you everything. A tiny 0.7ft wave shows up in the afternoon from the SSW with a weak 7-second period. The wind is a cross-shore at 12 mph, so it’s a messy, poor surf conditions call. Not worth getting wet for.

Thursday and Friday stay in the same rut. Morning glass-offs with flat water, and afternoons bring in a pathetic 0.7ft to 1.0ft of swell with periods of 2 to 5 seconds. The wind swings onshore or cross-onshore in the afternoons, keeping the surface choppy and uninviting. The combined energy never breaks past single digits – we’re talking 1 or 2. It’s flat-out dead.

The weekend and into the first part of the next week don’t offer any relief. Saturday the 8th through Monday the 10th of August see a slight bump up to 2ft from the ESE on Monday morning, with a period of 4 seconds and a combined energy of 21. That’s still weak and poor. The wind will be light and glassy in the morning, but the wave quality is just not there for a proper surf.

From Tuesday the 11th of August onward, it’s the same story. Tiny, weak swells, poor surf conditions stamped on every reading. The afternoon winds are consistently cross or cross-onshore, and the wave heights barely tickle 1.0ft. The combined energy figures are almost all in the 1 to 4 range. By the time we get to the second week, around the 15th of August onward, the swell completely vanishes again. Zero energy, flat water, and the wind is either cross-off or onshore. It’s a total blank run.

The last few days, from the 17th to the 20th, show a little flicker of 1ft from the SE on the morning of the 17th, but it’s accompanied by a cross-shore wind and a combined energy of only 4. Then it’s back to nothing. The poor surf conditions tag is a constant companion.

Given the very low swell, the consistent lack of energy, and the poor quality, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on any day the wind has some strength. For a wave rider, there’s just nothing to chase.

The outlook is grim, but that’s the reality for this area sometimes. It tends not to stay this lifeless for too long, so keep an eye on the forecasts. For now, leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

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