
Surf Forecasts:
Costa del Sol surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 21s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costa del Sol this week:
The surf forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costa del Sol in the next 16 days are 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for the Costa del Sol. We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the cards, so it’s not all flat spells and frustration. The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
The first real action kicks off Monday morning, the 20th of July. It’s small but clean, with a 3 ft swell from the SSW and a lovely long 16-second period. The wind is a mere cross-offshore breeze at 3 mph, making for tidy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (495), so don’t expect a big punch, but for a beginner-friendly spot that’s inconsistent, this is a sweet little window to get wet.
The real standout, though, is the following Saturday morning, the 25th of July. The swell builds to a solid 4 ft from the SSW, with a period of 21 seconds putting some proper grunt into the waves. The wind is offshore from the NE at 6 mph, keeping the faces clean. The combined energy is strong (1304), and this is where things get interesting for the experienced crew. The Costa del Sol is exposed to SSW swell, so it’s lining up perfectly.
Then, Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th keep the run going. Sunday morning serves up a 4 ft SSW swell, with a 19-second period and that same clean NE offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1418). Monday morning pushes it up to 5 ft, again with a clean cross-offshore wind. This is excellent, powerful surf for those who know what they’re doing.
After that, Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th keep the size in the 5 ft to 6 ft range with clean morning conditions, but the afternoons get messy with onshore wind. The crowds are noted as “sometimes” here, so you might have some company on these peak days, but it’s nothing like a full-on circus.
The run tapers off towards the end of the month, but there’s a final nice morning on Thursday the 30th of July, with 4 ft of glassy SSW swell and zero wind. It’s a great way to sneak a session in before the wind turns.
Into the first week of August, the swell drops back to smaller, cleaner stuff. The 1st of August has a glassy 3 ft morning, and the 4th of August has a 3 ft morning with a glassy surface and a 15-second period. These are the kind of mornings you take the log out for a cruise.
Costa del Sol is an inconsistent break, so this run of multiple good mornings is a treat. Don’t sleep on the 25th-27th of July, that’s the best the 16-day window has to offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
326 | 397 | 349 | 318 | 223 | 183 | 183 | 144 | 72 | 53 | 171 | 87 | 704 | 487 | 952 | 1122 | 562 | 1424 | 1147 | 975 | 1159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | on | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.95m | 7:54AM2.13m | 8:14PM1.81m | 8:43AM2.03m | 9:07PM1.68m | 9:34AM1.93m | 10:04PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.87m | 11:04PM1.54m | 11:26AM1.85m | 00:05AM1.55m | 12:22PM1.87m | 1:01AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24PM0.34m | 1:33AM0.30m | 2:16PM0.43m | 2:20AM0.44m | 3:11PM0.52m | 3:10AM0.55m | 4:08PM0.58m | 4:04AM0.63m | 5:08PM0.60m | 5:02AM0.67m | 6:07PM0.58m | 6:01AM0.66m | 7:00PM0.52m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
326 | 397 | 349 | 318 | 223 | 183 | 183 | 144 | 16 | 53 | 79 | 87 | 125 | 146 | 172 | 1122 | 562 | 1424 | 1147 | 975 | 1159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SE 7 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | SW 11 |
147 | 44 | 168 | 158 | 87 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 72 | 37 | 171 | 44 | 704 | 487 | 952 | 98 | 59 | 100 | 187 | 89 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 13 | WSW 11 | W 10 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | S 10 |
22 | 130 | 12 | 8 | 23 | 47 | 46 | 41 | 53 | 33 | 32 | 79 | 83 | 80 | 72 | 84 | 65 | 76 | 84 | 41 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | SE 6 | — |
— | 151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 153 | — | — | 46 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 292 | 0 | 0 | 292 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 41 | 0 | 321 | 41 | 0 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 |
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Information about the Costa del Sol Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Costa del Sol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costa del Sol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costa del Sol 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 (Costa del Sol) 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 Costa del Sol 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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