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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 02 May 2025 CEST
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 Sunday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 3.0m 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 Sunday (May 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 2nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Central over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 1480 | 468 | 205 | 153 | 151 | 105 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 31 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:45PM 2.59 | 8:30AM 2.22 | 8:52PM 2.40 | 9:46AM 2.06 | 10:11PM 2.29 | 11:09AM 2.03 | 11:29PM 2.29 | 12:18PM 2.11 | 12:33AM 2.35 | 1:11PM 2.24 | 1:22AM 2.43 | 1:53PM 2.37 | 2:04AM 2.52 | 2:28PM 2.50 | 2:40AM 2.58 | 3:01PM 2.60 | 3:14AM 2.63 | 3:32PM 2.67 | 3:47AM 2.64 | 4:03PM 2.71 | 4:21AM 2.62 | 4:35PM 2.71 | 4:54AM 2.56 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:07AM 0.57 | 2:19PM 0.85 | 3:24AM 0.76 | 3:39PM 0.99 | 4:53AM 0.82 | 5:08PM 1.01 | 6:09AM 0.78 | 6:21PM 0.93 | 7:03AM 0.69 | 7:13PM 0.81 | 7:43AM 0.60 | 7:54PM 0.68 | 8:17AM 0.51 | 8:30PM 0.57 | 8:47AM 0.44 | 9:03PM 0.47 | 9:17AM 0.40 | 9:35PM 0.39 | 9:47AM 0.39 | 10:08PM 0.36 | 10:19AM 0.40 | 10:41PM 0.37 | 10:50AM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Fri 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wed 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 |
| Sunset | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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