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El Balneario surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Balneario surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Balneario sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Balneario this week:
The surf forecast for El Balneario over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Balneario in the next 16 days are 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 16th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 16th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Balneario over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | |
31 | 62 | 43 | 50 | 60 | 17 | 10 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 36 | 24 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 42 | 99 | 86 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 2:16AM1.32m | 2:45PM1.32m | 3:01AM1.38m | 3:29PM1.37m | 3:47AM1.40m | 4:14PM1.38m | 4:35AM1.39m | 5:01PM1.37m | 5:24AM1.34m | 5:51PM1.33m | 6:17AM1.27m | 6:45PM1.26m | 7:14AM1.18m | 7:44PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.16m | 8:32AM0.05m | 8:51PM0.09m | 9:16AM-0.00m | 9:37PM0.04m | 10:02AM-0.02m | 10:24PM0.03m | 10:48AM0.01m | 11:13PM0.05m | 11:37AM0.06m | 00:05AM0.10m | 12:29PM0.14m | 1:02AM0.17m | 1:26PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — |
 | 9:20 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:23 | — | 9:24 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 10 | 50 | 60 | 17 | 10 | 35 | — | 20 | 36 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 42 | 99 | 86 | 82 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | WNW 9 | W 9 | E 6 | — | W 12 | NW 15 | W 10 | NW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 11 | — | NW 11 | — | W 16 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | 31 | 62 | 43 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | 2 | 29 | 60 | 83 | 115 | 152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 360 | 530 | 48 | 0 | 261 | 670 | 71 | 530 | 65 | 71 | 149 | 670 | 228 | 40 | 316 | 100 | 71 | 74 | 71 | 71 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for El Balneario provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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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