Playa El Palmar Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.23° N 6.08° W

Playa El Palmar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa El Palmar sea temperature is
21.2°C
0.9° 

Playa El Palmar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa El Palmar surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, W swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa El Palmar this week:

The surf forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Palmar in the next 16 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 27th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 27th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 28th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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12
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0.2
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13
0.3
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14
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Energy kJ
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34
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47
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108
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:19PM2.33m
1:47AM2.31m
1:58PM2.52m
2:23AM2.51m
2:35PM2.69m
2:58AM2.68m
3:13PM2.81m
3:34AM2.81m
3:53PM2.87m
4:12AM2.87m
4:34PM2.86m
4:53AM2.87m
5:18PM2.76m
Low Tide
7:35PM0.51m
7:46AM0.54m
8:10PM0.32m
8:23AM0.35m
8:45PM0.16m
9:00AM0.18m
9:21PM0.06m
9:38AM0.05m
9:58PM0.02m
10:18AM-0.00m
10:37PM0.06m
11:00AM0.02m
11:18PM0.17m
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Information about the Playa El Palmar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa El Palmar 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 Palmar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa El Palmar 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 Palmar) 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 Palmar 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.

Playa El Palmar is 5 km (3 miles) from Conil de la Frontera. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Conil de la Frontera. Conil de la Frontera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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