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El Sunset (Benalmádena) surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Sunset (Benalmádena) this week:
The surf forecast for El Sunset (Benalmádena) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Sunset (Benalmádena) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Aug 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Sunset (Benalmádena) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 152 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 18 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross | on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:10AM 0.50 | 1:30PM 0.48 | 1:24AM 0.53 | 2:26PM 0.53 | 2:20AM 0.56 | 3:10PM 0.56 | 3:05AM 0.60 | 3:47PM 0.59 | 3:45AM 0.62 | 4:20PM 0.61 | 4:21AM 0.62 | 4:52PM 0.62 | 4:55AM 0.62 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:59PM 0.25 | 6:57AM 0.14 | 7:21PM 0.23 | 8:00AM 0.10 | 8:19PM 0.19 | 8:48AM 0.07 | 9:05PM 0.15 | 9:28AM 0.04 | 9:44PM 0.12 | 10:04AM 0.03 | 10:20PM 0.10 | 10:37AM 0.03 | 10:53PM 0.09 | ||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | ||
| Sunset | 9:06 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Andalucia
Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at El Sunset (Benalmádena) (moderate winds from the ESE at Malaga Airport 11 km from El Sunset (Benalmádena)). No surfable waves
1 h 51 min ago
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Information about the El Sunset (Benalmádena) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Sunset (Benalmádena) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Sunset (Benalmádena) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Sunset (Benalmádena) 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 Sunset (Benalmádena)) 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 Sunset (Benalmádena) 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.
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