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El Castillo surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 12 Apr 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
16.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Castillo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 333 | 77 | 76 | 66 | 72 | 51 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 66 | 87 | 144 | 187 | 440 | 324 | 222 | 104 | 69 | 61 | 65 | 59 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:52AM 2.21 | 1:26PM 2.18 | 1:37AM 2.43 | 2:06PM 2.41 | 2:17AM 2.65 | 2:44PM 2.62 | 2:57AM 2.84 | 3:21PM 2.80 | 3:36AM 2.96 | 3:59PM 2.92 | 4:18AM 3.01 | 4:39PM 2.97 | 5:00AM 2.96 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:35PM 0.92 | 7:13AM 0.67 | 7:23PM 0.70 | 7:54AM 0.44 | 8:05PM 0.48 | 8:31AM 0.23 | 8:44PM 0.27 | 9:08AM 0.06 | 9:23PM 0.09 | 9:46AM -0.04 | 10:02PM -0.02 | 10:24AM -0.05 | 10:44PM -0.06 | 11:04AM 0.02 | |||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | ||
| Sunset | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 | ||
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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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