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La Cabanita surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 05 Mar 2026 CETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Cabanita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Cabanita sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Cabanita this week:
The surf forecast for La Cabanita over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Cabanita in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 5th Mar) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 7th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 6th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Cabanita over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wed 11 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 5 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 27 | 24 | 35 | 341 | 995 | 293 | 807 | 113 | 50 | 42 | 69 | 61 | 60 | 50 | 48 | 43 | 40 | 82 | 113 | 21 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:05AM 3.05 | 4:25PM 2.84 | 4:38AM 2.94 | 4:55PM 2.76 | 5:10AM 2.78 | 5:25PM 2.63 | 5:42AM 2.57 | 5:56PM 2.47 | 6:16AM 2.35 | 6:29PM 2.29 | 6:54AM 2.12 | 7:10PM 2.10 | 7:48AM 1.91 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:19AM 0.05 | 10:28PM 0.17 | 10:49AM 0.18 | 11:00PM 0.27 | 11:19AM 0.35 | 11:33PM 0.41 | 11:49AM 0.55 | 12:06AM 0.59 | 12:20PM 0.76 | 12:44AM 0.79 | 12:58PM 0.97 | 1:33AM 0.99 | 1:53PM 1.16 | |||||||||
Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wed 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 4 | 1 | 15 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | |
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Information about the La Cabanita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Cabanita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Cabanita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Cabanita 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 (La Cabanita) 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 La Cabanita 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.
La Cabanita is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Cadiz. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cadiz. Cadiz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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