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Las Caracolas surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Las Caracolas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Las Caracolas sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Caracolas this week:
The surf forecast for Las Caracolas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Las Caracolas in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Caracolas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 16 | SSE 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | |
25 | 13 | 103 | 17 | 10 | 30 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 54 | 428 | 1194 | 877 | 811 | 818 | 283 | 137 | 116 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 6:15PM2.84m | 6:42AM2.54m | 6:54PM2.70m | 7:28AM2.39m | 7:42PM2.58m | 8:25AM2.28m | 8:41PM2.48m | 9:35AM2.24m | 9:53PM2.46m | 10:50AM2.31m | 11:06PM2.54m | 11:54AM2.46m | 00:09AM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.97m | 00:18AM0.93m | 12:19PM1.11m | 1:01AM1.07m | 1:01PM1.25m | 1:54AM1.19m | 1:57PM1.37m | 3:06AM1.26m | 3:17PM1.43m | 4:29AM1.22m | 4:45PM1.36m | 5:37AM1.10m | 5:54PM1.20m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 14 | W 13 | — | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 |
 kJ | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | — | 47 | 811 | 818 | 283 | 137 | 116 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 11 | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | SSE 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 25 | 13 | 103 | — | 7 | — | 19 | — | 13 | — | 1 | 54 | 428 | 1194 | 877 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 247 | 18 | 222 | 190 | 766 | 279 | 280 | 416 | 263 | 265 | 725 | 528 | 558 | 174 | 88 | 265 | 560 | 136 | 784 | 560 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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