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El Castillo surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Castillo in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 20th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Castillo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, strong winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri morning, moderate winds from the ESE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | |
11 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 77 | 148 | 125 | 75 | 47 | 38 | 37 | 54 | 75 | 76 | 79 | 73 | 48 | 30 | 16 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 5:38AM2.75m | 5:56PM2.87m | 6:31AM2.58m | 6:50PM2.74m | 7:29AM2.40m | 7:49PM2.59m | 8:33AM2.23m | 8:55PM2.46m | 9:43AM2.13m | 10:05PM2.36m | 10:54AM2.10m | 11:14PM2.32m | 11:59AM2.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19PM0.00m | 11:36AM0.22m | 00:11AM0.12m | 12:26PM0.38m | 1:08AM0.28m | 1:21PM0.55m | 2:12AM0.45m | 2:24PM0.70m | 3:24AM0.58m | 3:37PM0.80m | 4:39AM0.64m | 4:54PM0.83m | 5:46AM0.65m | 6:03PM0.79m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — |
 | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | 9:31 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 10 | WNW 4 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
 kJ | 9 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 77 | 148 | 125 | 75 | 47 | 38 | 37 | 54 | 75 | 76 | 79 | 73 | 48 | 30 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 16 | W 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 52 | 54 | 135 | 154 | 91 | 145 | 197 | 75 | 10 | 35 | 23 | 63 | 120 | 95 | 135 | 149 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 793 | 194 | 102 | 251 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 138 | 108 | 74 | 133 | 108 | 39 | 102 | 0 | 161 | 133 | 128 | 74 | 74 | 102 |
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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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