Surf spot

Barceloneta

Forecast conditions and map view for Barceloneta in Spain, Mediterranean. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 41.3789, 2.1927

Metric
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Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	SSE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	S	S	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SW	SSE	S	S	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSE	E	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SE
Wave period (s)	3.3	3.3	2.9	2.8	2.6	2.6	2	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	4.5	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.7	2.8	2.9	3.1	2.8	2.8	3.1	3.2	3.5	3.5	4	3.4	3.4	3.5	4.2	4	3.8	3.7	3.8	4.4	3.1	2.8	2.8	2.9	2.6	3	3	2.8	2.8	2.6	2.6	2.7	2.5	2.5	2.4	4.1	4.2	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	3	3	3	2	6	5	10	16	9	6	3	2	1	2	2	1	1	1	4	2	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
Wind speed (km/h)	8	5.4	2.7	2.9	14.4	21.3	15.3	12.1	11.2	8.8	8.1	7.2	17.5	29.1	20.7	16.7	12.1	7.6	3.3	10.1	11.5	14.3	13.4	12.5	11.3	4.3	7.8	3.7	16	16.6	13	17.8	8.6	13.1	4	7.5	19.8	21.4	13.4	7.9	5.4	3.6	1.3	4.8	16	23.9	15.5	8.4	5.7	1.5	1.8	5.9	20.5	21	12.4	7.6
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Barceloneta (Barcelona, Spain) is a classic Mediterranean urban beach break right next to the city. It’s not a powerful, consistent surf destination like Atlantic coasts, but it can be fun when the right swell and wind line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beach break with short, quick waves.
Consistency: Inconsistent — surfable days depend heavily on swell direction, period, and local wind.
Wave quality: Usually small to medium, often weak to moderate power by ocean standards.
Crowds: Can get very crowded, especially because it’s in central Barcelona and easy to access.
Best conditions: Typically when there’s a swell from the east or southeast with light offshore or calm winds.
Water: Mediterranean water is generally warmer than Atlantic surf spots, but wetsuits are still needed much of the year.

Who it’s good for

Beginners and intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner days.
Longboarders and soft-top riders when the waves are mellow.
Less ideal for advanced surfers looking for heavy, powerful surf.

Things to watch out for

Fast, dumpy sections can happen when the beachbanks line up.
Beach crowds and swimmers in summer.
Changing sandbars mean the surf can vary a lot from week to week.

Overall vibe

Barceloneta is more about city surf convenience than world-class waves: you can surf in the morning and be in a café or museum shortly after. When conditions are good, it’s a fun, accessible spot with a unique urban Mediterranean feel.