Surf Forecasts:
Nova Mar Bella surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, ENE swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nova Mar Bella this week:
The surf forecast for Nova Mar Bella over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nova Mar Bella in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nova Mar Bella over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the surf in Barcelona.
First up, we’ve got a long stretch of quiet days ahead. The swell is tiny and the conditions are messy for the most part. We’re looking at a solid gap of almost no real surf to get excited about until the very end of the month.
The only spot on the radar is Nova Mar Bella. This is a breakwater setup, good for beginners, and it’s fairly consistent here. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The best window we can see is on Thursday, 27 August. The morning has a glassy, calm sea with a 3ft swell from the ESE, combined energy of all swells directed here is a weak 32. The wind is off, so it’ll be clean. It’s not big, but it’s the best on offer. The afternoon on that same day turns choppy with a moderate cross-onshore, so get in early.
The following morning, Friday, 28 August, also has some glassy conditions early with a 2ft swell from the S (combined energy 20), but it’s still small and weak. There’s a chance of a few clean waves if you’re keen for a paddle.
For the rest of the period, we’re looking at poor surf. Swells rarely break 2ft, periods are short (mostly 3-6 seconds), and the wind is often onshore or cross-shore. The late-month window on Monday, 31 August has a glassy morning with a tiny 1ft SE swell (combined energy 7), but it’s not going to get your heart racing.
Overall, this is a quiet run. The standout is the glassy morning of 27 August – the only time the stars partially align. Don’t expect much else. If you’re a beginner, those small, clean days are fine for a session, but for anyone looking for a proper wave, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 4 | SSW 7 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 |
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 kJ | 4 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 28 | 11 | 15 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | off |
High Tide | 1:00AM0.13m | 2:40PM0.14m | 1:18AM0.12m | 4:06PM0.14m | 1:26AM0.10m | 5:40PM0.15m | 6:45PM0.16m | 7:34PM0.17m | 6:18AM0.09m | 8:12PM0.18m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:39AM0.05m | 8:34PM0.09m | 8:14AM0.05m | 11:14PM0.10m | 9:05AM0.05m | 10:17AM0.05m | 2:51AM0.09m | 11:33AM0.04m | 2:57AM0.08m | 12:28PM0.03m | 3:14AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 8:46 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 6 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 22 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 28 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | SE 4 | SW 5 | E 6 | E 5 | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | — | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 345 | 922 | 9 | 0 | 515 | 3 | 29 | 394 | 386 | 386 | 386 | 263 | 185 | 387 | 185 | 338 | 405 | 640 |
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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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