Playa El Palmar Surf Break

Playa El Palmar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.23° N 6.08° W

Issued: 1 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa El Palmar sea temperature is
22.2° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, W swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (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 (Jun 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon).

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.7
W
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
W
7
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
24
33
36
46
39
58
36
34
18
19
8
19
7
6
6
2
8
8
9
8
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
SSW
15
S
10
SW
10
NNE
20
ESE
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
35
ESE
25
E
35
E
45
E
45
E
50
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
E
35
ESE
Wind State
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
3:14PM2.39m
3:38AM2.30m
3:52PM2.47m
4:15AM2.34m
4:29PM2.53m
4:51AM2.36m
5:04PM2.56m
5:26AM2.35m
5:39PM2.57m
6:00AM2.33m
6:14PM2.55m
6:36AM2.29m
6:50PM2.51m
7:14AM2.25m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.51m
9:34AM0.56m
10:02PM0.45m
10:10AM0.50m
10:38PM0.40m
10:45AM0.46m
11:14PM0.39m
11:19AM0.45m
11:50PM0.40m
11:53AM0.47m
00:25AM0.43m
12:29PM0.50m
1:02AM0.47m
1:07PM0.56m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
 mm
Temp °C
24
23
22
25
26
27
31
29
28
32
29
28
31
30
28
30
28
28
32
30
30
Feels °C
22
21
24
25
28
27
29
28
25
28
24
24
24
25
21
22
21
21
24
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.7
W
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
23
24
33
36
15
12
58
36
34
18
19
8
19
7
6
6
2
8
8
9
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
7
0.2
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.1
SE
6
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
W
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
14
24
13
46
39
1
9
3
4
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.3
S
3
0.2
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.7
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
5
1.4
ESE
5
1.6
ESE
5
1.7
ESE
5
1.9
ESE
6
1.8
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
5
1.7
ESE
5
1.5
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
17
1
1
22
38
13
8
24
37
33
105
138
145
236
208
73
165
113
86
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
199
809
21
48
0
37
0
269
112
112
160
160
160
123
100
84
94
94
123
94
84
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
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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