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El Castillo surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 02 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
16.3° C
(Which is 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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 8th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 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. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 53 | 50 | 49 | 46 | 44 | 22 | 82 | 325 | 861 | 612 | 710 | 391 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:26PM 2.77 | 4:40AM 2.83 | 4:56PM 2.75 | 5:12AM 2.73 | 5:26PM 2.68 | 5:44AM 2.58 | 5:56PM 2.56 | 6:16AM 2.41 | 6:27PM 2.41 | 6:50AM 2.22 | 7:02PM 2.25 | 7:29AM 2.02 | 7:46PM 2.07 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:14AM 0.11 | 10:25PM 0.15 | 10:42AM 0.16 | 10:56PM 0.18 | 11:11AM 0.25 | 11:27PM 0.26 | 11:40AM 0.38 | 11:59PM 0.38 | 12:10PM 0.53 | 12:33AM 0.54 | 12:43PM 0.71 | 1:12AM 0.73 | 1:22PM 0.88 | 2:01AM 0.91 | |||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:10 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
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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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