La Cabanita surf break

La Cabanita surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain

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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
19.9° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Cabanita this week:

The surf forecast for La Cabanita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Cabanita in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Cabanita over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.6
WNW
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
W
16
1.4
SE
5
1.7
SE
6
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
1.7
SE
6
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
29
17
126
16
14
11
15
8
10
44
115
189
48
46
24
61
203
98
100
139
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
WNW
10
NE
25
E
40
ESE
45
ESE
50
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
50
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
50
ESE
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:57AM2.98m
4:16PM3.05m
4:45AM2.95m
5:03PM3.03m
5:36AM2.84m
5:52PM2.95m
6:29AM2.68m
6:44PM2.81m
7:27AM2.49m
7:43PM2.66m
8:32AM2.32m
8:48PM2.51m
9:44AM2.21m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.01m
10:05AM0.08m
10:32PM-0.04m
10:52AM0.14m
11:22PM-0.01m
11:40AM0.27m
00:14AM0.10m
12:31PM0.43m
1:11AM0.25m
1:27PM0.61m
2:14AM0.42m
2:31PM0.76m
3:24AM0.56m
3:43PM0.86m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:27
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:30
Temp °C
19
16
17
18
16
17
17
19
22
23
24
27
24
24
27
25
24
27
24
23
25
18
14
13
16
13
14
15
18
18
20
18
19
15
14
18
16
14
17
15
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
5
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
W
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
11
1
SE
5
0.7
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
29
5
16
3
8
15
8
1
7
68
86
48
46
24
61
83
57
100
139
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
W
5
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
W
13
0.7
W
10
0.3
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
2
3
2
14
11
10
5
10
4
8
14
98
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
14
0.3
W
16
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
2
2
4
44
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.6
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.4
SE
5
1.7
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
1.5
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.5
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
12
17
126
30
6
4
28
115
189
209
219
252
167
203
130
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
717
115
539
3
115
161
680
115
121
243
97
115
60
30
115
248
60
121
60
115
121
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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 16 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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