Surf Forecasts:
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Ahtopol.
We’re looking at a dead flat spell that’s gonna hang around for a long stretch. From now all the way through the end of August, there is zero wave energy (0) – not a single rideable wave in the forecast. That’s about 16 days of nothing.
There’s no standout, no best day, just blank. The swell just isn’t showing. Winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and even the glassy mornings on August 18th and 21st are flat. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” every single time.
Ahtopol is an inconsistent point break, so a run like this isn’t a total shock for the area. Forecasts can flip, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:11AM0.06m | 2:45PM0.10m | 2:07AM0.07m | 3:23PM0.10m | 2:54AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.10m | 3:39AM0.08m | 4:28PM0.10m | 4:22AM0.08m | 4:57PM0.09m | 5:04AM0.08m | 5:23PM0.09m | 5:46AM0.08m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:36AM0.00m | 9:06PM0.03m | 8:26AM-0.00m | 9:39PM0.03m | 9:10AM-0.00m | 10:08PM0.02m | 9:51AM-0.00m | 10:39PM0.02m | 10:30AM0.01m | 11:10PM0.02m | 11:07AM0.02m | 11:40PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 8:17 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
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Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 810 | 2355 | 501 | 788 | 1217 | 2565 | 788 | 788 | 2460 | 2314 | 2355 | 501 | 810 | 1215 | 2623 | 2400 | 2368 | 2391 | 810 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ahtopol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ahtopol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ahtopol 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 (Ahtopol) 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).
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Ahtopol is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Carevo. If you plan a holiday in Bulgaria - Black Sea, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carevo. Carevo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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