Surf spot

Bar

Forecast conditions and map view for Bar in Montenegro. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Montenegro
Coordinates: 42.1057, 19.0854

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	2.9	2.8	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.7	4	3.8	3.9	3.4	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.2	2.8	2.8	2.6	2.9	3	3	3.1	3	2.5	2.5	2.8	3	3.1	3	3	2.9	2.8	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.6	2.8	3	3	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.1	3	2.9	2.7	2.6
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	1	1	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	3	2	2	3	6	4	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	3	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0
Wind speed (km/h)	6.3	12.5	9.7	3.3	10.5	10.3	11.4	9.8	13.6	15.6	17.6	12.5	14.2	14.8	11.4	10.7	16.2	16.1	14.6	5.1	14.8	12.3	7.9	15.7	17.5	16.9	15.8	9.5	12.6	12.8	5	9	14.4	14.7	11.9	1.6	14.4	11.3	5.5	4.9	5.1	5.5	6.4	8.3	13.6	7.2	4.9	8.7	7.7	8.1	8.5	7	11.7	6.1	6.9	4
Wind direction	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	NEOffshore	NNWGlassy	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	NCross-off	ENEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NNEOffshore	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NCross-off	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NNEOffshore	WCross-on	NWCross	NNWCross	ENEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	WNWGlassy	WCross-on	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	SEGlassy	SCross-on	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	SEGlassy	SECross	EOffshore	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSECross	SSEGlassy

Bar, Montenegro is a coastal surf spot on the Adriatic Sea, best known more for windsurfing and kitesurfing than classic wave surfing.

Spot description

Type: Mostly wind- and swell-dependent beachbreak / coastal wind spot
Conditions: The Adriatic is usually relatively calm, so quality surfable waves are inconsistent and often small.
Best for:
Windsurfing
Kitesurfing
Occasional longboard / beginner surf on rare swell events
Wave quality: Generally modest; when a good storm swell arrives, you can get short-period wind-driven waves rather than powerful ocean-style surf.
Wind: Bar can be quite windy, especially during certain seasonal weather patterns, which makes it more suitable for wind sports.

Best season

Autumn to winter often brings the best chance of swell and stronger winds.
Spring can also be decent for wind conditions.
Summer is usually the least reliable for surf, though good for learning wind sports in calmer conditions.

Skill level

Beginners: Good for wind-based water sports and occasional mellow surf
Intermediate: Can enjoy the spot when conditions line up
Advanced: Will find the surfing limited, but wind sports can be excellent

Notes

If you’re looking for a true consistent surfing destination, Bar is not a top-tier wave spot. If you’re interested in Adriatic coastal wind and water sports, it’s one of Montenegro’s better-known areas.