Nova Mar Bella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it.

Alright, look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a tough stretch for Nova Mar Bella (Barcelona). The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a few little pulses of swell, but they’re all small, weak, and paired with iffy conditions. The water is sitting at 82°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – nearly 4° above average, so that’s a real standout.

Thursday 27th morning is the first chance you’ll see, but it’s tiny – 2 ft from the ESE with a short 5-second period, and the combined energy is a measly 15 – weak. It’s glassy though, so you could get a fun little knee-high wave if you’re patient and a beginner. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so not much better.

Friday 28th morning has a bit more going on – 2 ft from the SW at 6 seconds, with a clean offshore NW wind at 12 mph. The energy is still weak at 58, but it’s the cleanest surf of the whole period. That’s about as good as it gets here. The afternoon gets messy again.

From Saturday 29th right through to the end of the forecast, it’s a long gap of tiny, weak swell – most days under 2 ft, with combined energy often in the single digits. A few mornings have clean wind or even glass, but with virtually no waves to ride. The best of the rest might be Wednesday 2nd September afternoon with 4 ft from the E and 6-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore and the energy is only 99, so it’s still poor. Thursday 10th and Friday 11th see a slight bump to 3 ft and 3 ft, but again, weak energy and poor conditions.

Bottom line: there’s nothing here worth paddling out for. This is a blank run for the area. Nova Mar Bella is a breakwater spot, fairly consistent normally, but not this time. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change. For now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty

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