Surf Forecasts:
Nova Mar Bella surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nova Mar Bella in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nova Mar Bella over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the Barcelona stretch. The spot we’re lookin’ at is Nova Mar Bella, a breakwater setup over in the Barcelona region.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: it’s gonna be a long, quiet run. The 16-day window stretches from now right through to September 10th and there's hardly a ripple worth paddlin’ for. The combined swell energy numbers are all below 100 (18, 17, 7, 32... all weak), and that tells the story. We’ve got a solid 16-day forecast with the first recommendation, and honestly, there’s no real stand-out day.
You’re looking at mostly tiny surf—waist-high or less. The biggest set of the whole period is around 3 ft, but that’s on Saturday August 29th afternoon with onshore wind and a weak 6-second period, so it’s gonna be chopped up and messy. The water temp is about average for the time of year so no wetsuit drama there.
The only half-decent chance to get wet is Friday morning August 28th. The swell’s a pathetic 2 ft from the SSW with a weak 5-second period, but it’ll be blown clean by a fresh offshore WNW breeze at 18 mph. Combined energy is still weak at 32. It’s not a stand-out by any stretch, just the least bad option. It’s a beginner-friendly wave when it’s working, but don’t expect any power.
Most mornings are glassy or clean, but there’s just no swell to work with. The wind does switch offshore on a few mornings, but the sea is flat or near flat. We’re looking at gap after gap of days with zero wave recommendations: from August 30th through to September 10th, it’s mostly no-go.
So my honest call – leave the board at home. The setup looks more interesting for a SUP or a flat-water paddle than a surf. These quiet spells are pretty normal for this spot and time of year, so don’t get too bummed. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | ESE 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | E 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ENE 6 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | — |
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 kJ | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 58 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:15PM0.20m | 8:27AM0.11m | 9:43PM0.20m | 9:06AM0.12m | 10:10PM0.20m | 9:46AM0.13m | 10:36PM0.20m | 10:28AM0.13m | 11:02PM0.19m | 11:12AM0.14m | 11:29PM0.17m | 12:00PM0.15m | 11:57PM0.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:53PM0.02m | 3:56AM0.07m | 2:30PM0.01m | 4:18AM0.06m | 3:06PM0.01m | 4:40AM0.06m | 3:43PM0.02m | 5:03AM0.05m | 4:22PM0.03m | 5:27AM0.04m | 5:05PM0.04m | 5:53AM0.04m | 5:53PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | ESE 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 8 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — | NE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 15 | 8 | 3 | 11 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | SSW 7 | ENE 5 | — | SE 5 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 3 | — | SSW 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | SW 2 | ESE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 27 | 12 | 14 | 19 | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 58 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 389 | 389 | 389 | 208 | 386 | 398 | 9 | 316 | 386 | 386 | 461 | 338 | 394 | 461 | 388 | 386 | 461 | 203 | 338 | 461 | 386 |
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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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