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Faro de Trafalgar surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 01 May 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faro de Trafalgar this week:
The surf forecast for Faro de Trafalgar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faro de Trafalgar in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faro de Trafalgar over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 339 | 68 | 188 | 495 | 1100 | 395 | 183 | 134 | 94 | 61 | 44 | 29 | 12 | 13 | 32 | 37 | 17 | 42 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 28 | 41 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:49PM 2.00 | 7:25AM 1.78 | 7:46PM 1.84 | 8:28AM 1.61 | 8:52PM 1.71 | 9:43AM 1.49 | 10:10PM 1.63 | 11:04AM 1.46 | 11:27PM 1.63 | 12:15PM 1.51 | 12:31AM 1.68 | 1:09PM 1.59 | 1:21AM 1.75 | 1:52PM 1.69 | 2:03AM 1.81 | 2:28PM 1.77 | 2:39AM 1.87 | 3:01PM 1.85 | 3:14AM 1.90 | 3:32PM 1.90 | 3:48AM 1.91 | 4:04PM 1.93 | 4:21AM 1.90 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:27PM 0.26 | 1:02AM 0.23 | 1:18PM 0.43 | 2:03AM 0.40 | 2:19PM 0.59 | 3:20AM 0.54 | 3:38PM 0.69 | 4:50AM 0.59 | 5:07PM 0.71 | 6:07AM 0.56 | 6:19PM 0.65 | 7:02AM 0.49 | 7:11PM 0.57 | 7:43AM 0.42 | 7:52PM 0.48 | 8:17AM 0.36 | 8:28PM 0.40 | 8:48AM 0.31 | 9:00PM 0.33 | 9:18AM 0.27 | 9:33PM 0.27 | 9:48AM 0.26 | 10:06PM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Faro de Trafalgar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faro de Trafalgar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Faro de Trafalgar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faro de Trafalgar 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 (Faro de Trafalgar) 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 Faro de Trafalgar 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.
Faro de Trafalgar is 10 km (6 miles) from Barbate de Franco. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Barbate de Franco. Barbate de Franco has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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