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El Balneario surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Balneario this week:
The surf forecast for El Balneario over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Balneario in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Balneario over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 91 | 202 | 362 | 191 | 123 | 273 | 698 | 464 | 181 | 168 | 109 | 79 | 44 | 30 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:48PM 1.34 | 6:11AM 1.28 | 6:37PM 1.24 | 7:04AM 1.16 | 7:33PM 1.14 | 8:07AM 1.05 | 8:42PM 1.05 | 9:26AM 0.97 | 10:05PM 1.01 | 10:53AM 0.95 | 11:25PM 1.02 | 12:07PM 0.98 | 12:28AM 1.06 | 1:00PM 1.03 | 1:15AM 1.11 | 1:42PM 1.09 | 1:53AM 1.15 | 2:17PM 1.14 | 2:27AM 1.19 | 2:49PM 1.19 | 2:59AM 1.21 | 3:20PM 1.22 | 3:31AM 1.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:00AM 0.09 | 12:23PM 0.14 | 12:52AM 0.19 | 1:16PM 0.25 | 1:53AM 0.30 | 2:20PM 0.36 | 3:09AM 0.38 | 3:39PM 0.42 | 4:36AM 0.41 | 5:03PM 0.43 | 5:52AM 0.38 | 6:12PM 0.40 | 6:49AM 0.33 | 7:04PM 0.35 | 7:32AM 0.28 | 7:45PM 0.30 | 8:07AM 0.23 | 8:20PM 0.26 | 8:39AM 0.19 | 8:53PM 0.22 | 9:10AM 0.16 | 9:25PM 0.20 | 9:41AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 |
| Sunset | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 11 | - | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the El Balneario Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Balneario provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Balneario can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Balneario 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 (El Balneario) 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 El Balneario 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.
El Balneario is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Tarifa. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tarifa. Tarifa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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