Surf Forecasts:
Costa del Sol surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costa del Sol in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it for the Costa del Sol. The next couple weeks have waves, but you gotta work with the wind.
Tuesday the 25th afternoon is tiny with a light onshore breeze—0.6ft SSW swell, not much to write home about. Water temp’s a warm 87°, a touch warmer than usual.
Wednesday morning the 26th cleans up with a NE cross-off breeze, same 0.6ft SSW swell but a nice 15-second period. Small but clean, good for a log.
Friday morning the 28th is the first call to action. Offshore NNE wind at 3 mph, swell 0.8ft from the SSW, 16-second period. Combined energy is moderate (683), and it’s glassy. Not big, but quality.
Saturday morning the 29th is a standout. Glassy with easterly 3 mph wind, swell hits 1ft SSW, 16-second period. Energy at 934—solid. That’s a clean morning with real shape. Crowds possible, so get there early.
Sunday morning the 30th is another gem—glassy, 1ft SSW swell, 15-second period. Energy’s strong (966). Clean waist-high sets with good push.
For the experienced crew, Friday September 4th morning is excellent. Swell 1ft, but combined energy is 1242—strong. Glassy, 17-second period. That’s powerful groundswell, and with perfect wind, it’ll be a proper session for those who know their sandbars.
Wednesday September 9th morning also shines for experienced surfers—1ft SSW swell, 19-second period, glassy, energy at 1191. That’s another morning of clean, powerful waves.
Best bets: Saturday August 29th and Sunday August 30th mornings for the everyday surfer. For the experienced, September 4th and 9th mornings are the real standouts. It’s inconsistent overall, so when it’s on, you gotta be on it.
Stay stoked.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 217 | 158 | 112 | 84 | 121 | 209 | 148 | 326 | 322 | 826 | 875 | 1044 | 1027 | 711 | 606 | 621 | 486 | 472 | 304 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:24AM1.70m | 1:35PM1.92m | 2:08AM1.83m | 2:18PM1.99m | 2:47AM1.97m | 2:59PM2.05m | 3:24AM2.09m | 3:37PM2.08m | 4:00AM2.19m | 4:15PM2.09m | 4:36AM2.26m | 4:53PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:23AM0.59m | 7:58PM0.43m | 8:09AM0.50m | 8:36PM0.34m | 8:51AM0.40m | 9:11PM0.28m | 9:31AM0.32m | 9:45PM0.23m | 10:10AM0.25m | 10:20PM0.20m | 10:50AM0.21m | 10:56PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 217 | 57 | 29 | 84 | 64 | 52 | 25 | 326 | 49 | 826 | 875 | 1044 | 1027 | 711 | 606 | 621 | 486 | 472 | 304 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | S 7 | SW 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 44 | 158 | 112 | 20 | 121 | 209 | 148 | 43 | 223 | 30 | 52 | 16 | 32 | 48 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 20 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 31 | 30 | 30 | 72 | 53 | 84 | 53 | 303 | 322 | 67 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 29 | 14 | 38 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 467 | 0 | 0 | 467 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 293 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 0 |
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