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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Sunset (Benalmádena) this week:
The surf forecast for El Sunset (Benalmádena) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Sunset (Benalmádena) in the next 12 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sunset (Benalmádena) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 276 | 131 | 35 | 22 | 100 | 164 | 120 | 71 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:17PM 0.52 | 2:36AM 0.56 | 2:50PM 0.55 | 3:03AM 0.58 | 3:21PM 0.57 | 3:29AM 0.60 | 3:52PM 0.58 | 3:56AM 0.61 | 4:23PM 0.58 | 4:23AM 0.60 | 4:55PM 0.58 | 4:52AM 0.59 | 5:29PM 0.56 | 5:23AM 0.58 | 6:06PM 0.53 | 5:59AM 0.55 | 6:50PM 0.50 | 6:41AM 0.53 | 7:46PM 0.47 | 7:38AM 0.49 | 9:02PM 0.46 | 8:58AM 0.47 | 10:31PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:15AM 0.16 | 8:24PM 0.13 | 8:45AM 0.13 | 8:54PM 0.12 | 9:14AM 0.09 | 9:23PM 0.11 | 9:43AM 0.07 | 9:52PM 0.11 | 10:12AM 0.06 | 10:21PM 0.12 | 10:42AM 0.05 | 10:51PM 0.13 | 11:13AM 0.06 | 11:22PM 0.16 | 11:48AM 0.08 | 11:57PM 0.18 | 12:28PM 0.11 | 12:38AM 0.21 | 1:18PM 0.13 | 1:34AM 0.24 | 2:23PM 0.16 | 2:55AM 0.26 | 3:46PM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 11 | - | - | - | - | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the El Sunset (Benalmádena) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Sunset (Benalmádena) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Sunset (Benalmádena) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Sunset (Benalmádena) 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 (El Sunset (Benalmádena)) 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 El Sunset (Benalmádena) 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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