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Empuriabrava surfForecast / Catalunia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.6° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Empuriabrava this week:
The surf forecast for Empuriabrava over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Empuriabrava in the next 16 days are 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empuriabrava over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 4 | N 6 | N 6 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 | N 6 | N 5 | S 10 | N 4 | S 6 | N 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | |
3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:39AM0.21m | 6:31PM0.14m | 6:21AM0.21m | 7:20PM0.17m | 7:03AM0.20m | 8:05PM0.20m | 7:46AM0.20m | 8:49PM0.22m | 8:29AM0.19m | 9:34PM0.24m | 9:13AM0.17m | 10:21PM0.25m | 9:57AM0.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40PM0.07m | 12:39PM0.05m | 11:52PM0.07m | 1:08PM0.04m | 00:57AM0.07m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | 8:57 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | 9:04 |
— | — | 1 | 22 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 4 | — | N 5 | S 5 | S 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | S 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 8 | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | — |
 kJ | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 43 | 10 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 69 | 9 | 1 | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | N 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | NNE 7 | S 8 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 16 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | S 10 | N 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 3 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 17 | 3 | 117 | 165 | 26 | 41 | — | 7 | 101 | 20 | 77 | 59 | 33 | 5 | 38 | — | 4 | 14 | 152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 393 | 493 | 365 | 70 | 13 | 13 | 365 | 13 | 110 | 110 | 122 | 13 | 13 | 273 | 260 | 404 | 406 | 355 | 304 | 493 |
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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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