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La Herradura surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Herradura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Herradura sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Herradura this week:
The surf forecast for La Herradura over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Herradura in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Herradura over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 7 | W 12 | W 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | W 12 | SW 3 | E 7 | W 14 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | |
4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 241 | 82 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:35PM0.40m | 9:24AM0.40m | 11:07PM0.40m | 11:02AM0.40m | 00:20AM0.43m | 12:22PM0.41m | 1:11AM0.45m | 1:21PM0.43m | 1:51AM0.48m | 2:07PM0.45m | 2:24AM0.49m | 2:47PM0.47m | 2:55AM0.50m | 3:23PM0.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.23m | 4:16PM0.14m | 5:09AM0.22m | 5:39PM0.13m | 6:27AM0.19m | 6:43PM0.12m | 7:22AM0.16m | 7:31PM0.11m | 8:04AM0.12m | 8:12PM0.11m | 8:40AM0.09m | 8:47PM0.11m | 9:12AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
 | 8:54 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 9:01 |
— | 7 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | W 8 | W 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
 kJ | 146 | 69 | 92 | 80 | 61 | 55 | 76 | 1 | 1 | 186 | 110 | 186 | 184 | 74 | 65 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 14 | W 14 | — | — | W 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 12 | W 14 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | W 3 | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 121 | 64 | 126 | 302 | 199 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 63 | 241 | 82 | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 54 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 216 | 7 | 7 | 249 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 54 | 64 | 82 | 178 | 225 | 335 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the La Herradura Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Herradura provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Herradura can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Herradura 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 Herradura) 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 Herradura 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 Herradura is 5 km (3 miles) from Almunecar. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Almunecar. Almunecar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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