Surf Forecasts:
Playa El Palmar surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 6s period, SE swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa El Palmar this week:
The surf forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Palmar in the next 16 days are 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 25 | 26 | 46 | 32 | 49 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:38PM2.32m | 1:01AM2.44m | 1:33PM2.49m | 1:59AM2.56m | 2:26PM2.65m | 2:54AM2.67m | 3:17PM2.79m | 3:47AM2.73m | 4:07PM2.89m | 4:39AM2.74m | 4:57PM2.93m | 5:30AM2.69m | 5:48PM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM0.56m | 7:14AM0.40m | 7:42PM0.38m | 8:08AM0.30m | 8:37PM0.21m | 9:00AM0.21m | 9:30PM0.08m | 9:49AM0.17m | 10:22PM0.00m | 10:38AM0.16m | 11:13PM-0.00m | 11:27AM0.21m | 00:05AM0.06m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:43 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 |
28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 25 | 26 | 46 | 32 | 23 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | E 7 | W 3 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 49 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | E 6 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | S 3 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | W 8 | — |
57 | 130 | 193 | 209 | 200 | 445 | 164 | 158 | 111 | 10 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 30 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 255 | 94 | 84 | 210 | 126 | 100 | 134 | 84 | 100 | 100 | 84 | 255 | 524 | 84 | 199 | 48 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
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Information about the Playa El Palmar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa El Palmar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa El Palmar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa El Palmar 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 (Playa El Palmar) 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 Playa El Palmar 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.
Playa El Palmar is 5 km (3 miles) from Conil de la Frontera. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Conil de la Frontera. Conil de la Frontera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










