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La Cabanita surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 22 May 2026 CESTForecast 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
19.9° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (May 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s 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 Tuesday (May 26) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 28th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 28th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 26th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Cabanita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the E on Fri morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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W 11 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | W 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | WNW 10 | |
59 | 171 | 154 | 108 | 119 | 92 | 80 | 115 | 148 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 29 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 41 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 8:32AM2.32m | 8:48PM2.51m | 9:44AM2.21m | 10:00PM2.40m | 10:57AM2.19m | 11:12PM2.36m | 12:02PM2.23m | 00:16AM2.36m | 12:55PM2.32m | 1:10AM2.39m | 1:39PM2.41m | 1:56AM2.43m | 2:18PM2.50m | 2:36AM2.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:31PM0.76m | 3:24AM0.56m | 3:43PM0.86m | 4:36AM0.63m | 4:57PM0.88m | 5:42AM0.65m | 6:04PM0.83m | 6:38AM0.63m | 7:01PM0.74m | 7:25AM0.60m | 7:48PM0.65m | 8:06AM0.57m | 8:29PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 |
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Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SE 5 |
 kJ | 59 | 85 | 104 | 108 | 80 | 56 | 50 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 29 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 15 | W 13 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 14 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 55 | 171 | 154 | 61 | 119 | 92 | 80 | 115 | 148 | 147 | 255 | 278 | 147 | 284 | 231 | 120 | 193 | 164 | 21 | 41 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 121 | 60 | 30 | 115 | 60 | 97 | 115 | 60 | 97 | 115 | 60 | 121 | 115 | 60 | 60 | 115 | 60 | 97 | 115 | 246 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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