La Cabanita surf break

La Cabanita surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 11 May 2026 CEST
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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
19.4° C
(Which is 1.6°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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
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)
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
0.8
WSW
7
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.5
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
1
W
5
0.7
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
W
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.8
W
6
1.1
WNW
5
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
258
127
71
59
40
28
19
11
11
12
53
25
13
22
14
29
39
59
25
17
34
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
25
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
NW
15
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:47PM2.29m
12:31PM2.28m
00:43AM2.46m
1:19PM2.50m
1:33AM2.64m
2:04PM2.71m
2:22AM2.81m
2:48PM2.88m
3:09AM2.93m
3:31PM3.00m
3:57AM2.98m
4:16PM3.05m
4:45AM2.95m
Low Tide
5:35PM0.95m
6:13AM0.66m
6:34PM0.76m
7:04AM0.47m
7:25PM0.55m
7:50AM0.30m
8:12PM0.33m
8:35AM0.16m
8:58PM0.14m
9:20AM0.08m
9:45PM0.01m
10:05AM0.08m
10:32PM-0.04m
10:52AM0.14m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:20
7:20
7:18
7:18
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
20
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
17
15
15
15
14
14
15
16
14
14
17
17
14
13
13
15
13
12
14
13
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
0.1
W
13
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.5
WNW
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
WNW
5
0.1
W
11
0.8
W
6
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
258
127
3
59
40
28
19
11
11
2
2
2
2
8
2
39
6
21
17
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.3
W
6
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.4
SSW
4
Energy kJ
3
6
3
2
2
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
7
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
4
1
W
5
0.7
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
W
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.9
SW
4
1.1
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
4
1.3
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
5
Energy kJ
71
11
12
53
25
13
22
14
29
59
25
104
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
41
41
138
248
418
115
174
768
251
539
173
228
185
173
221
185
173
221
228
240
131
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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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