
Surf Forecasts:
Faro de Trafalgar surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faro de Trafalgar this week:
The surf forecast for Faro de Trafalgar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faro de Trafalgar in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faro de Trafalgar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
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4 | 17 | 18 | 43 | 26 | 15 | 29 | 51 | 24 | 33 | 42 | 26 | 21 | 46 | 39 | 9 | 32 | 20 | 14 | 33 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 4:35AM2.06m | 4:54PM2.28m | 5:22AM2.06m | 5:40PM2.29m | 6:07AM2.01m | 6:25PM2.24m | 6:52AM1.93m | 7:10PM2.13m | 7:38AM1.82m | 7:56PM1.97m | 8:24AM1.71m | 8:44PM1.80m | 9:15AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22PM0.00m | 10:34AM0.08m | 11:10PM-0.03m | 11:19AM0.07m | 11:56PM-0.01m | 12:03PM0.11m | 00:41AM0.07m | 12:46PM0.19m | 1:25AM0.19m | 1:30PM0.31m | 2:09AM0.33m | 2:16PM0.44m | 2:55AM0.47m | 3:08PM0.57m | |||||||
— | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | W 6 | W 10 | W 4 | W 6 | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 11 |
3 | 8 | 18 | 43 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 51 | 6 | 33 | 42 | — | 21 | 46 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 5 | 14 | 33 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NW 7 | E 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | E 6 | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 5 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | — |
2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | W 7 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 12 | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 |
4 | 17 | 16 | — | 26 | 15 | 29 | — | 24 | — | — | 26 | — | — | 39 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 761 | 279 | 320 | 823 | 402 | 406 | 1086 | 79 | 690 | 162 | 79 | 533 | 856 | 17 | 107 | 811 | 107 | 249 | 761 | 219 | 47 |
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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 16 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.











