
Surf Forecasts:
La Castilla El Tabo surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Castilla El Tabo this week:
The surf forecast for La Castilla El Tabo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Castilla El Tabo in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Castilla El Tabo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1435 | 1415 | 658 | 336 | 273 | 154 | 178 | 309 | 1737 | 1864 | 1568 | 1137 | 1037 | 1233 | 892 | 656 | 511 | 320 | 250 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:32PM0.96m | 3:29AM1.12m | 3:36PM0.84m | 4:40AM1.16m | 5:06PM0.76m | 5:59AM1.23m | 6:45PM0.75m | 7:12AM1.33m | 8:01PM0.80m | 8:13AM1.45m | 8:57PM0.88m | 9:06AM1.54m | 9:45PM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.29m | 10:03AM0.43m | 9:39PM0.34m | 11:43AM0.41m | 10:53PM0.36m | 1:11PM0.32m | 00:14AM0.34m | 2:17PM0.21m | 1:25AM0.27m | 3:09PM0.09m | 2:25AM0.19m | 3:54PM0.01m | 3:18AM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
1435 | 1415 | 658 | 316 | 188 | 154 | 135 | 211 | 1737 | 1864 | 1568 | 1137 | 1037 | 1233 | 892 | 656 | 511 | 320 | 250 | 112 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | WSW 18 | — | W 8 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 14 |
5 | 5 | 347 | 336 | 273 | 144 | 93 | 309 | 45 | 43 | 157 | 603 | 421 | — | 31 | — | 1 | 42 | — | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 12 | SW 17 | W 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 21 |
— | — | 6 | 5 | 3 | 47 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 178 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 190 | 1 | 350 | 1 | 61 | 424 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 20 | 61 | 424 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
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Information about the La Castilla El Tabo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Castilla El Tabo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Castilla El Tabo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Castilla El Tabo 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 Castilla El Tabo) 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 Castilla El Tabo 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.











