El Castillo surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 28 May 2026 CEST
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El Castillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Castillo sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

El Castillo surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Castillo this week:

The surf forecast for El Castillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Castillo in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 31st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 4th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Castillo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
1
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
1.3
W
8
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
17
7
14
27
39
49
67
40
141
134
163
114
114
114
70
48
224
43
121
136
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
S
5
E
10
SE
15
WNW
15
NE
5
NW
15
W
10
E
10
SW
15
W
5
WNW
10
W
20
WSW
15
S
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
W
20
SSE
15
SW
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
2:20PM2.42m
2:38AM2.41m
2:57PM2.49m
3:17AM2.43m
3:32PM2.54m
3:54AM2.44m
4:07PM2.56m
4:30AM2.42m
4:43PM2.56m
5:06AM2.38m
5:18PM2.53m
5:42AM2.32m
5:55PM2.48m
Low Tide
8:06AM0.54m
8:27PM0.54m
8:41AM0.50m
9:03PM0.47m
9:15AM0.48m
9:39PM0.41m
9:49AM0.47m
10:14PM0.39m
10:23AM0.48m
10:50PM0.40m
10:58AM0.51m
11:27PM0.45m
11:34AM0.56m
00:05AM0.52m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:34
9:35
9:36
9:36
9:37
9:37
Temp °C
22
27
23
23
24
26
26
27
28
25
28
29
23
23
21
20
22
22
19
21
23
19
23
21
21
21
24
24
24
26
23
25
25
23
20
19
19
20
20
17
19
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
1
W
8
0.9
WNW
6
0.5
W
10
1.3
W
8
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
12
Energy kJ
17
17
7
7
12
39
49
67
40
141
134
163
114
114
114
70
45
224
43
121
136
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
4
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
W
13
0.5
W
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.3
S
4
0.1
W
12
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
3
1
14
27
9
31
18
31
51
65
2
3
37
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
W
15
0.1
SE
4
0.4
S
4
0.2
S
3
0.1
W
16
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
1
2
2
5
1
5
1
5
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SE
3
0.3
ESE
2
0.7
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.5
W
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
WNW
6
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
5
7
1
13
17
3
6
7
12
20
11
48
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
102
179
227
32
32
3
3
32
0
23
68
0
68
187
0
294
194
2
68
35
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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Information about the El Castillo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Castillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Castillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Castillo 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 Castillo) 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 Castillo 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 Castillo is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Chiclana de la Frontera. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Chiclana de la Frontera. Chiclana de la Frontera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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