The Barge surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

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The Barge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Barge sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Barge this week:

The surf forecast for The Barge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Barge in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Barge over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
1
SE
5
0.9
ESE
6
1.1
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.9
NE
4
1
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.5
NE
5
0.7
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
1
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
89
42
18
42
40
32
53
49
61
52
46
32
19
29
61
48
13
17
53
60
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
S
15
S
25
SE
15
SW
20
SW
25
W
20
N
20
NNE
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
25
ESE
20
S
20
SSW
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:27PM1.86m
10:38AM1.57m
11:04PM1.82m
11:17AM1.54m
11:42PM1.77m
11:58AM1.51m
00:22AM1.73m
12:41PM1.50m
1:05AM1.69m
1:29PM1.50m
1:52AM1.67m
2:21PM1.54m
2:45AM1.66m
Low Tide
4:07PM0.16m
4:55AM0.20m
4:42PM0.21m
5:33AM0.27m
5:17PM0.27m
6:13AM0.34m
5:56PM0.33m
6:57AM0.39m
6:41PM0.39m
7:46AM0.41m
7:36PM0.43m
8:38AM0.39m
8:39PM0.44m
9:30AM0.34m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
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8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
2
1
Temp °C
20
21
22
22
21
22
23
22
25
28
25
28
33
24
19
20
21
24
24
23
28
17
19
19
19
17
20
21
20
25
27
24
28
32
25
17
17
20
25
23
22
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NE
6
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.4
E
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
6
89
42
9
16
15
6
6
1
16
46
32
19
12
6
48
13
8
6
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
NE
6
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
1
3
3
14
15
1
7
1
10
2
2
1
4
5
6
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
1
7
5
1
2
2
3
14
1
1
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
5
0.6
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
1
SE
5
0.9
ESE
6
1.1
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
2
0.3
WSW
3
0.9
NE
4
1
NE
6
0.5
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
1
SE
6
Energy kJ
98
10
18
42
40
32
53
49
61
52
2
2
1
29
61
8
17
53
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
719
74
1434
1633
1233
1322
2034
52
77
744
0
7
76
463
607
719
778
1233
744
872
1434
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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Information about the The Barge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Barge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Barge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Barge 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 (The Barge) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Barge may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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