El Castillo Surf Break

El Castillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.38° N 6.22° W

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Castillo sea temperature is
22.4° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

El Castillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Castillo surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 23rd Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 23rd Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
4
1.1
W
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
W
6
1.1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1
W
7
0.9
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
17
16
16
26
33
24
38
21
21
42
19
20
77
53
40
116
98
54
100
74
Wind (km/h)
25
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
WSW
10
SE
5
SSE
30
SE
20
SSE
5
SSW
15
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
25
W
20
NW
15
W
20
WSW
20
S
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:25PM2.41m
10:05AM2.14m
10:27PM2.26m
11:08AM2.11m
11:31PM2.17m
12:08PM2.12m
00:32AM2.14m
1:03PM2.18m
1:28AM2.15m
1:52PM2.26m
2:16AM2.21m
2:35PM2.35m
3:00AM2.27m
Low Tide
2:58PM0.69m
3:47AM0.63m
4:02PM0.80m
4:48AM0.73m
5:11PM0.85m
5:48AM0.78m
6:17PM0.84m
6:44AM0.79m
7:14PM0.78m
7:33AM0.75m
8:03PM0.70m
8:17AM0.70m
8:46PM0.61m
8:57AM0.63m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
 mm
Temp °C
28
27
22
24
23
25
29
27
23
23
21
21
21
21
21
22
23
19
21
21
20
Feels °C
25
27
23
24
24
26
25
24
24
23
20
21
19
19
20
20
21
17
19
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
1.2
W
6
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
1
W
7
0.9
W
7
Energy kJ
28
17
16
16
26
24
24
38
9
21
42
10
1
3
23
21
116
18
17
100
74
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
4
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
18
16
21
4
2
1
4
6
20
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
E
7
0.4
W
4
0.4
WNW
8
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
10
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
3
2
33
1
5
19
4
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
3
0.3
S
3
0.8
E
7
0.3
SE
2
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.8
WNW
4
1.1
W
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
Energy kJ
10
7
1
61
1
5
10
7
1
10
17
20
77
53
40
98
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
144
110
77
133
110
0
133
68
72
133
144
278
278
248
128
237
171
266
700
74
266
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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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