Playa El Palmar surf break

Playa El Palmar surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 CEST
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Playa El Palmar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa El Palmar sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Palmar in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 6th May)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 10th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
5
1.2
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.1
W
15
0.8
W
6
1.7
SW
6
1.9
WSW
6
2
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
17
22
81
31
18
33
30
12
8
29
12
3
15
5
4
40
240
307
474
375
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WNW
20
W
5
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
25
WNW
5
W
20
S
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
SSE
20
WSW
15
S
40
SSW
35
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
5:20AM2.43m
5:32PM2.50m
5:54AM2.31m
6:06PM2.39m
6:31AM2.17m
6:44PM2.27m
7:12AM2.03m
7:30PM2.15m
8:03AM1.91m
8:26PM2.06m
9:10AM1.85m
9:36PM2.03m
10:26AM1.87m
Low Tide
11:04PM0.33m
11:14AM0.46m
11:38PM0.42m
11:47AM0.57m
00:15AM0.54m
12:23PM0.69m
00:56AM0.68m
1:04PM0.81m
1:45AM0.81m
1:55PM0.92m
2:48AM0.89m
3:01PM0.99m
4:03AM0.89m
4:19PM0.98m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
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9:13
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
1
3
6
Temp °C
17
16
16
17
16
17
17
16
18
17
17
17
17
16
17
17
16
18
17
17
17
14
15
12
16
12
12
16
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
13
9
13
12
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.7
NW
5
0.3
WSW
8
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.4
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.8
W
6
0.2
W
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
E
7
0.4
W
11
Energy kJ
31
17
4
1
2
2
7
30
11
8
29
5
1
1
5
1
40
12
48
1
37
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
9
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.1
E
6
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
13
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
17
1
4
1
4
14
3
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
8
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
1
5
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
5
1.2
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.3
S
2
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
5
1
S
4
1.7
SW
6
1.9
WSW
6
2
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
8
Energy kJ
13
17
22
81
31
18
33
12
1
12
3
15
39
240
307
474
375
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
163
210
253
6
236
236
18
11
227
802
253
274
814
236
254
511
285
554
750
451
326
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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