El Chanquete Surf Break

El Chanquete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.72° N 4.35° W

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chanquete sea temperature is
23.3° C

2.8°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 213 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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 Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
1.4
E
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
E
5
0.5
WSW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.9
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
89
153
163
117
92
134
92
94
153
62
61
30
13
8
2
12
4
50
7
9
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
0
N
10
S
10
N
5
WSW
10
S
5
NNW
5
W
10
SSE
5
SW
5
WNW
15
SE
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
S
10
NW
15
NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NW
10
SE
Wind State
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:35PM0.65m
8:46AM0.59m
9:28PM0.63m
9:45AM0.56m
10:24PM0.61m
10:52AM0.53m
11:25PM0.60m
12:06PM0.52m
00:26AM0.60m
1:17PM0.53m
1:24AM0.61m
2:15PM0.55m
2:15AM0.62m
3:03PM0.57m
Low Tide
2:05AM0.29m
2:22PM0.24m
3:30AM0.30m
3:28PM0.27m
5:00AM0.30m
4:41PM0.30m
6:07AM0.28m
5:46PM0.31m
6:58AM0.26m
6:40PM0.31m
7:39AM0.24m
7:24PM0.31m
8:14AM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:38
9:38
9:38
9:38
9:38
9:39
9:39
9:39
 mm
1
Temp °C
26
27
29
27
26
29
28
28
30
28
29
29
27
29
30
29
28
32
30
29
28
Feels °C
28
28
30
28
27
30
29
28
30
29
29
28
26
28
29
29
26
30
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
1.2
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
E
5
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
55
89
153
94
117
92
134
92
94
119
62
61
30
13
8
2
5
22
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.2
S
4
0.2
E
5
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
6
0.2
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.9
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
163
153
2
12
4
50
7
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
22
0
32
0
0
43
0
0
22
0
0
80
22
524
412
742
338
315
0
168
323
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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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