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Playa de la Barceloneta Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
10kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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What are the conditions at Playa de la Barceloneta today? (4 Sept)

Today at Playa de la Barceloneta: Excellent for kite foiling — 88/100 for expert level. Wind 10 kn SW · Waves 0.2 m, 2 s · Tide -0.4–-0.6 m. Best window around 10:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Playa de la Barceloneta: 0.2m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Excellent in the morning, with E-Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 27°C / 80°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
75/100Good
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
75
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 86 · 06
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 75
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
10kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Period
3s
Water
27°C
Swell
NE 60°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
68
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 74 · 12
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 68
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
5kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Period
3s
Water
27°C
Swell
NE 64°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
75
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 75 · 03
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 75
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
11kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Period
3s
Water
27°C
Swell
NE 58°
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03 · Location

In context.

A wide, sandy, ESE-facing urban beach, densely crowded in summer and heavily regulated, primarily a bathing beach rather than a watersports venue. It is a sandy beach break with lefts and rights, better surf September to March on easterly swell with offshore WNW wind; summer is typically flat, with hazards including rip currents and a shore-dump. Kitesurfing is banned 1 June to 30 September and year-round within swimmer buoy zones.

Spec sheet
Coords
41.3795°N, 2.1935°E
Facing
SE
Nearest
Barcelona
Swell now
E 79°
Wind now
SW 239°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Playa de la Barceloneta good for surfing today?

Playa de la Barceloneta scores 16/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Don't Bother. Wind 10 kn SW · Waves 0.2 m, 2 s · Tide -0.4–-0.6 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Playa de la Barceloneta today?

Wind at Playa de la Barceloneta today: 10 kn SW (gusting 18 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Playa de la Barceloneta today?

Waves at Playa de la Barceloneta today: 0.2 m, 2 s period from E, surging character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Playa de la Barceloneta suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Playa de la Barceloneta scores 86/100 today for kite surfing — Excellent. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Playa de la Barceloneta?

Playa de la Barceloneta is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Playa de la Barceloneta?

Playa de la Barceloneta is a coastal location near Barcelona in Spain. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Playa de la Barceloneta?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Playa de la Barceloneta, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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