Surf Forecasts:
Las Caracolas surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 471 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Caracolas this week:
The surf forecast for Las Caracolas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Las Caracolas in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Caracolas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | W 12 | SE 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 48 | 145 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 216 | 114 | 290 | 471 | 295 | 203 | 11 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:57AM2.51m | 11:18PM2.69m | 11:59AM2.65m | 00:23AM2.80m | 12:57PM2.83m | 1:22AM2.93m | 1:50PM3.02m | 2:17AM3.05m | 2:41PM3.19m | 3:10AM3.15m | 3:30PM3.32m | 4:00AM3.19m | 4:19PM3.40m | 4:50AM3.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:58PM1.15m | 5:40AM0.96m | 6:05PM1.00m | 6:38AM0.84m | 7:04PM0.81m | 7:31AM0.71m | 7:59PM0.63m | 8:21AM0.59m | 8:51PM0.47m | 9:10AM0.52m | 9:42PM0.36m | 9:58AM0.49m | 10:32PM0.31m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 3 | W 7 | W 6 | W 3 |
34 | 48 | 145 | 24 | 9 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | SSE 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 6 |
— | — | — | 32 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 7 | E 6 | WNW 10 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — |
53 | 16 | — | 11 | 3 | 8 | 38 | 136 | 216 | 114 | 290 | 471 | 295 | 203 | 214 | 28 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 779 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 118 | 118 | 243 | 57 | 118 | 246 | 94 | 57 | 138 | 118 | 115 | 88 | 115 | 144 | 238 | 264 |
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Information about the Las Caracolas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Las Caracolas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Caracolas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Caracolas 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 (Las Caracolas) 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 Las Caracolas 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.
Las Caracolas is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Cadiz. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cadiz. Cadiz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










