Surf Forecasts:
Nova Mar Bella surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, E swell with 18 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 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nova Mar Bella over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.
First up, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a quiet stretch for Barcelona. The first week and a half are pretty much a write-off. There’s a long gap from now until the 21st of September where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the energy is just not there. Keep your board in the bag for a while.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Monday, the 21st of September. Nova Mar Bella (Barcelona) will see a 3ft swell from the ENE with a period of 5 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak at 82. The morning wind is light offshore from the NW, which will keep things clean. The water temperature is a very unusual 82°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The short period means the waves will be a bit weak and fat. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.
Then we get a bigger potential standout on the morning of Wednesday, the 24th of September. The swell picks up to 4ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 263, which is moderate. The big news is the glassy conditions in the morning. That’s a major positive. The wind will be light from the ENE, so it’ll be clean and smooth. This is the best window on offer. The swell direction from the ESE is a bit off the optimum S direction for this break, but the size and the glassy wind make it the top pick. Keep in mind, the long period (8 seconds) is right on the edge of being short, so the waves will have some shape but won’t be super hollow. The break is a beginner-friendly breakwater, so it’s not going to be a heavy wave, but it’ll be fun for a longboard or a foamie. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out there, but it won’t be a zoo.
After that, the arvo on the 24th gets a bit onshore and lumpy, so stick to the morning session. The rest of the window after that fades out again.
So, to sum it up: the 24th of September morning is the one to circle. The 21st morning is a backup if you’re desperate. For the rest of the time, the Mediterranean is pretty flat. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | E 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | NE 6 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | E 6 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 74 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:46PM0.22m | 8:31AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.22m | 9:15AM0.13m | 9:56PM0.21m | 9:57AM0.14m | 10:26PM0.19m | 10:39AM0.15m | 10:54PM0.17m | 11:20AM0.16m | 11:18PM0.15m | 12:04PM0.16m | 11:41PM0.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:35AM0.05m | 2:20PM0.01m | 3:59AM0.04m | 3:07PM0.01m | 4:24AM0.04m | 3:52PM0.02m | 4:47AM0.04m | 4:37PM0.03m | 5:09AM0.04m | 5:24PM0.05m | 5:30AM0.04m | 6:14PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | NE 4 | — | — | E 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 40 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | NE 4 | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | SW 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | 74 | — | 4 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 562 | 3 | 55 | 411 | 188 | 386 | 461 | 371 | 386 | 562 | 390 | 386 | 461 | 388 | 332 | 394 | 387 | 386 | 921 | 411 |
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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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