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El Chanquete surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Chanquete surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Chanquete sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chanquete over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | |
0 | 147 | 69 | 71 | 55 | 42 | 28 | 81 | 47 | 85 | 161 | 240 | 332 | 142 | 97 | 94 | 23 | 13 | 49 | 107 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:19PM0.56m | 9:29AM0.56m | 10:39PM0.56m | 10:54AM0.55m | 11:59PM0.58m | 12:18PM0.56m | 1:05AM0.61m | 1:25PM0.59m | 1:55AM0.65m | 2:17PM0.62m | 2:36AM0.68m | 3:01PM0.64m | 3:13AM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:22AM0.34m | 3:36PM0.27m | 4:56AM0.35m | 5:33PM0.27m | 6:30AM0.31m | 6:39PM0.25m | 7:22AM0.27m | 7:24PM0.23m | 8:01AM0.23m | 7:59PM0.22m | 8:32AM0.20m | 8:30PM0.21m | 9:00AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 |
 | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | 9:04 |
— | — | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — |
 kJ | — | 147 | 69 | 71 | 55 | 42 | 28 | 45 | 47 | — | 161 | 139 | 253 | 142 | 97 | 94 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | WSW 3 | W 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 14 | — | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | E 7 | — | ESE 6 | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 81 | — | 85 | — | 240 | 332 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 49 | 107 | 96 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 152 | 0 | 11 | 205 | 0 | 11 | 80 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 137 | 178 | 323 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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