El Chanquete Surf Break

El Chanquete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.72° N 4.35° W

Issued: 7 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chanquete sea temperature is
23.7° C

2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


El Chanquete surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Chanquete this week:

The surf forecast for El Chanquete over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Chanquete in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
4
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
6
1
ESE
6
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
E
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
0
0
0
3
187
138
146
193
141
90
127
94
64
42
33
21
8
4
2
0
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
SE
0
NW
5
NNW
15
SE
0
NNW
5
NNW
15
SSE
0
W
5
NNW
10
SE
5
NNW
5
NNE
10
SSE
5
E
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
off
High Tide
5:38PM0.63m
5:33AM0.65m
6:14PM0.63m
6:08AM0.63m
6:49PM0.63m
6:43AM0.62m
7:24PM0.62m
7:20AM0.60m
8:00PM0.62m
8:00AM0.57m
8:39PM0.61m
8:47AM0.55m
9:24PM0.60m
Low Tide
10:23AM0.16m
10:28PM0.26m
10:56AM0.16m
11:05PM0.26m
11:30AM0.16m
11:43PM0.26m
12:05PM0.17m
00:24AM0.26m
12:43PM0.19m
1:09AM0.27m
1:25PM0.21m
2:02AM0.28m
2:13PM0.24m
3:07AM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:39
9:39
9:39
9:38
9:38
9:38
9:38
 mm
Temp °C
28
29
28
27
28
27
28
30
29
31
30
30
30
30
29
29
30
30
30
31
30
Feels °C
28
29
29
28
28
28
27
28
28
30
29
30
29
29
29
28
30
30
28
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
4
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
6
1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
E
4
Energy kJ
3
97
138
146
131
84
90
82
66
64
42
33
21
8
4
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
1.5
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
6
Energy kJ
1
187
193
141
127
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
233
409
231
278
410
0
0
43
0
0
373
0
0
43
22
80
392
430
407
742
658
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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Information about the El Chanquete Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Chanquete provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Chanquete can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Chanquete 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 Chanquete) 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 Chanquete 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 Chanquete is 6 km (4 miles) from Malaga. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malaga. Malaga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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