Playa Central surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 CET
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Playa Central surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Central sea temperature is
14.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Central this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Central over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Central in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 12th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 12th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 13th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Central over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
W
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)1415171616158810131313121210151413101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13819141027432219176877379926518693569856577896335134
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
10
WNW
25
SW
30
SW
45
WNW
45
WNW
45
NW
40
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
15
NW
25
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
SW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:37AM
1.85
11:19PM
1.98
12:06PM
1.93
12:32AM
2.13
1:04PM
2.09
1:21AM
2.33
1:46PM
2.28
2:00AM
2.55
2:22PM
2.46
2:35AM
2.75
2:55PM
2.62
3:07AM
2.92
3:27PM
2.75
3:40AM
3.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:40PM
1.17
5:47AM
1.08
6:09PM
1.07
6:53AM
0.91
7:04PM
0.89
7:38AM
0.71
7:45PM
0.69
8:14AM
0.51
8:19PM
0.50
8:47AM
0.33
8:52PM
0.33
9:19AM
0.17
9:24PM
0.20
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise8:22--8:22--8:19--8:18--8:18--8:17--8:15--
Sunset-7:04--7:05--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----4---------------
Temp. °C171717181816141412121410121612131614141715
Feels °C (?)13121516141255526371110101312121513
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Information about the Playa Central Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Central provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Central can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Central 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 (Playa Central) 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 Playa Central 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.

Playa Central is 1 km (1 miles) from Isla Cristina. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Isla Cristina. Isla Cristina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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