
Surf Forecasts:
Costa del Sol surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods for the Costa del Sol over the next couple of weeks. Let’s cut the chatter and get into it.
The outlook starts off a bit timid, but the second half of the window is where it gets real interesting. The swell direction is locked in from the SSW, which is what this stretch loves. The water is sitting at a balmy 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
Tuesday, July 14th kicks things off with a clean, fun-sized morning. Swell is 3ft from the SSW at a nice long 13 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the NE. The combined energy is moderate at 417, nothing world-beating, but plenty for a log or a fish. Crowds are possible, but that’s just the Costa del Sol way. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with a cross-onshore chop, so stick to the early bird session.
Wednesday, July 15th and Thursday, July 16th are pretty much rinse and repeat: early mornings with offshore winds, clean lines around 2-3ft SSW swell. Thursday’s swell period bumps up to 16 seconds, which adds some real push and length to the rides. The combined energy stays in the moderate range (376-403 range). These are solid, reliable, low-stress paddles before work.
Friday, July 17th through Sunday, July 19th follow the same pattern. The standout mornings are Friday with glassy 3ft and NE breeze, and Sunday with a long-period 19 second groundswell at 2ft. That long period stuff can be a little straighter at the beach breaks, but the reef and point setups will turn it into a gem. Combined energy is still moderate (389-436 range), but the quality is high.
Now, pay attention to Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th. This is where the forecast starts to hum. Saturday morning sees a jump in combined energy to 842 (strong wave energy) with 3ft SSW swell at a very long 21 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the NNE. This is a proper groundswell pulse—those long lines will set up perfectly at the points. Sunday morning is even better on the energy front at 916 (strong wave energy), with swell bumping to 3ft at 19 seconds and a cross-off breeze. This is the best combo of size, direction, and wind in the entire period.
If you had to pick one true standout, circle Monday, July 27th. The morning is absolutely primed: 4ft of clean SSW swell, 18 second period, and glassy conditions—zero wind. Combined energy hits 1041 (very strong wave energy). This is excellent, powerful, clean surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit of a side-shore bump, but that morning window will be magic. Crowds will be likely on this one.
Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th stay solid. Expect 4-4ft from the SSW, with cross-off winds and combined energy in the 678-870 range. The swell period drops slightly to 16 seconds, but the quality holds. These are solid, consistent days for the intermediate+ crew.
There’s a little lull in the middle of the window (July 22nd to 24th) where the energy drops to the 87-168 range and wave heights shrink to 1ft. The 23rd and 24th mornings are small but clean—you could still find a knee-high dribbler on the right board.
Overall, the first week is all about the mornings and the second week is where the real power shows up. Lock in July 27th morning if you want the best of it.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
229 | 118 | 273 | 232 | 294 | 226 | 226 | 166 | 394 | 325 | 183 | 265 | 192 | 198 | 198 | 233 | 204 | 267 | 326 | 397 | 353 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | on | off | off | on | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:20PM2.38m | 2:57AM2.12m | 3:15PM2.40m | 3:51AM2.23m | 4:07PM2.39m | 4:42AM2.30m | 4:58PM2.33m | 5:32AM2.33m | 5:47PM2.23m | 6:20AM2.30m | 6:35PM2.10m | 7:07AM2.23m | 7:24PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48PM0.03m | 9:01AM0.14m | 9:39PM-0.04m | 9:57AM0.11m | 10:28PM-0.06m | 10:50AM0.12m | 11:15PM-0.02m | 11:42AM0.16m | 00:01AM0.05m | 12:33PM0.24m | 00:47AM0.17m | 1:24PM0.34m | 1:33AM0.30m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 |
229 | 103 | 236 | 232 | 294 | 226 | 147 | 145 | 394 | 325 | 183 | 265 | 192 | 198 | 198 | 147 | 175 | 267 | 326 | 397 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 16 |
42 | 117 | 273 | 23 | 29 | 147 | 226 | 166 | 10 | 42 | 93 | 11 | 23 | 23 | 94 | 233 | 204 | 111 | 81 | 57 | 353 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SE 6 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SE 7 | ESE 5 | SSE 7 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SE 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 13 |
146 | 118 | 13 | 121 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 27 | 15 | 36 | 23 | 45 | 112 | 140 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 9 | 29 | 14 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | N 3 | N 3 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | S 2 | — | NNE 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
— | 2 | 4 | 1 | 63 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 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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