La Cabanita surf break

La Cabanita surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 17 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
19.8° 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 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 22nd 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 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, near gales from the ESE by Thu night).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
4
1.4
WNW
6
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.5
W
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
16
1.3
SE
5
1.6
SE
6
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
1.4
SE
6
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
15
126
16
14
13
15
8
8
19
90
177
48
46
24
61
78
137
110
106
80
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
WSW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
W
5
NW
10
N
20
WNW
10
NE
20
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
55
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
40
ESE
25
E
10
ESE
20
ESE
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
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
10:00PM2.40m
Low Tide
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
4:36AM0.63m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<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>
9:25
9:27
9:27
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:30
Temp °C
16
17
17
16
17
17
18
23
23
24
27
24
24
27
23
23
26
23
24
28
27
14
13
13
15
14
15
16
20
20
19
19
15
15
17
13
13
16
14
18
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.2
W
10
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
5
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
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
Energy kJ
5
16
3
13
15
8
4
4
66
86
48
46
24
61
78
102
110
106
80
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
W
10
0.2
W
16
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
W
12
0.6
ESE
7
Energy kJ
3
2
14
11
10
5
8
19
16
75
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
14
0.2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
2
2
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
4
1.4
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
ESE
4
1.3
SE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.8
SE
7
1.9
SE
6
2.3
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
2
SE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.2
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
Energy kJ
35
15
126
28
9
7
2
90
177
290
293
483
308
305
137
83
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
539
796
13
124
721
185
121
243
115
13
246
60
60
148
60
60
221
25
11
3
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
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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