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Playa el Bombo surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 07 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa el Bombo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa el Bombo sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa el Bombo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playa el Bombo in the next 16 days are 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa el Bombo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 6 | — | E 4 | W 8 | — | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | WSW 4 | |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | |
High Tide | 7:42PM0.49m | 7:30AM0.50m | 8:45PM0.47m | 8:36AM0.47m | 10:00PM0.47m | 9:59AM0.47m | 11:08PM0.50m | 11:19AM0.48m | 00:04AM0.54m | 12:23PM0.52m | 00:50AM0.58m | 1:17PM0.56m | 1:34AM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.17m | 1:32AM0.27m | 2:09PM0.20m | 2:39AM0.29m | 3:17PM0.21m | 4:03AM0.28m | 4:31PM0.21m | 5:20AM0.25m | 5:37PM0.19m | 6:20AM0.20m | 6:31PM0.17m | 7:09AM0.14m | 7:20PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 8 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | E 7 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 |
 kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 23 | 10 | 10 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | E 7 | — | W 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 10 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SW 4 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 4 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 624 | 391 | 507 | 315 | 367 | 768 | 391 | 209 | 209 | 97 | 433 | 97 | 123 | 380 | 111 | 172 | 191 | 114 | 164 | 315 | 491 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa el Bombo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa el Bombo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa el Bombo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa el Bombo 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 (Playa el Bombo) 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 Playa el Bombo 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Andalucia? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa el Bombo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Andalucia, consider staying in Fuengirola which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Andalucia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mijas which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Marbella, Alhaurin el Grande and Benalmadena.
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