Las Caracolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.51° N 6.29° W

Las Caracolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Las Caracolas sea temperature is
23.6°C
1.7° 

Las Caracolas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Las Caracolas surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Caracolas this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Las Caracolas in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Caracolas over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Night
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Night
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Night
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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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SE
6
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.9
SE
8
1.5
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
13
0.3
SE
6
0.1
W
13
0.9
SE
5
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
15
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
10
5
19
16
3
94
170
215
2
2
3
7
3
42
3
21
38
31
30
29
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
WSW
25
ESE
25
E
45
ESE
50
ESE
35
E
45
ESE
40
ESE
35
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
25
E
20
E
15
SE
25
E
25
ESE
20
SE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:17AM2.44m
8:59PM2.19m
9:30AM2.28m
10:41PM2.08m
11:16AM2.26m
00:28AM2.18m
12:42PM2.41m
1:28AM2.38m
1:35PM2.63m
2:08AM2.60m
2:15PM2.86m
2:41AM2.82m
2:50PM3.07m
3:13AM3.02m
Low Tide
2:25PM1.33m
2:36AM1.50m
4:14PM1.47m
4:46AM1.60m
6:20PM1.38m
6:36AM1.47m
7:21PM1.19m
7:29AM1.27m
8:00PM0.97m
8:06AM1.04m
8:32PM0.77m
8:39AM0.82m
9:01PM0.58m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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8:08
8:10
8:10
8:11
8:11
8:12
8:14
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:27
8:25
8:23
8:22
8:21
8:19
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Temp °C
23
27
25
25
28
26
25
28
25
25
28
25
25
29
26
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29
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30
26
Feels °C
22
28
26
22
22
21
20
23
21
20
23
19
21
24
20
21
26
23
22
28
24
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Information about the Las Caracolas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Las Caracolas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Caracolas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Caracolas 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 (Las Caracolas) 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 Las Caracolas 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.

Las Caracolas 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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