Empuriabrava surfForecast / Catalunia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 14 May 2026 CEST
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Empuriabrava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Empuriabrava sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Empuriabrava this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Empuriabrava in the next 16 days are 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Saturday (May 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
4
1.3
NNW
5
1.7
NNW
6
0.1
S
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
6
0.5
N
5
0.3
S
3
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
3
2
4
2
0
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
7
6
16
3
1
1
0
Wind (km/h)
15
N
0
NW
10
N
5
NNW
10
NW
30
NW
10
NW
0
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
15
SE
10
WNW
5
NNW
20
SSE
10
W
5
NW
10
ENE
10
W
5
WNW
10
ESE
10
WNW
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:05PM0.20m
7:46AM0.20m
8:49PM0.22m
8:29AM0.19m
9:34PM0.24m
9:13AM0.17m
10:21PM0.25m
9:57AM0.15m
11:12PM0.26m
10:43AM0.14m
00:06AM0.26m
11:32AM0.12m
1:05AM0.25m
Low Tide
1:39PM0.02m
1:56AM0.07m
2:11PM0.01m
2:55AM0.06m
2:46PM0.00m
3:52AM0.06m
3:23PM-0.00m
4:51AM0.06m
4:03PM-0.00m
5:54AM0.07m
4:45PM0.00m
7:02AM0.07m
5:31PM0.01m
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:06
3
13
17
9
6
Temp °C
12
12
12
11
13
13
15
17
17
15
17
18
16
18
18
18
20
19
20
21
23
9
12
12
9
7
6
11
15
15
14
15
16
15
15
16
17
19
18
20
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.5
N
5
0.8
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.9
N
6
0.2
S
3
0.5
N
5
0.3
S
3
0.2
N
4
0.3
S
3
0.2
S
3
0.2
S
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
13
2
4
11
57
30
50
1
11
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
3
1
3
2
9
16
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.1
S
7
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
NW
5
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
3
1
1
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
1.1
NNW
5
1.3
NNW
5
1.7
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
N
5
0.3
N
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
Energy kJ
33
9
14
72
85
235
253
43
28
2
7
6
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
450
985
90
70
13
122
90
265
13
272
581
228
272
404
198
355
405
405
404
493
404
Best forecast wave conditions in Catalunia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
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Information about the Empuriabrava Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Empuriabrava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Empuriabrava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Empuriabrava 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 (Empuriabrava) 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 Empuriabrava 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.

Empuriabrava is 4 km (2 miles) from Rosas. If you plan a holiday in Catalunia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rosas. Rosas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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