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Playa El Palmar surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.1° 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 (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | |
17 | 32 | 47 | 72 | 102 | 66 | 59 | 58 | 52 | 57 | 61 | 57 | 33 | 34 | 74 | 53 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:14PM2.41m | 2:27AM2.56m | 2:51PM2.52m | 3:04AM2.61m | 3:24PM2.60m | 3:39AM2.62m | 3:56PM2.63m | 4:13AM2.59m | 4:27PM2.63m | 4:46AM2.52m | 4:59PM2.58m | 5:20AM2.43m | 5:32PM2.50m | 5:54AM2.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.48m | 8:40AM0.33m | 8:53PM0.38m | 9:11AM0.29m | 9:26PM0.31m | 9:41AM0.29m | 9:59PM0.27m | 10:11AM0.31m | 10:31PM0.28m | 10:42AM0.37m | 11:04PM0.33m | 11:14AM0.46m | 11:38PM0.42m | 11:47AM0.57m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 |
 | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:13 | 9:14 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
 kJ | 17 | 26 | 47 | 72 | 102 | 66 | 59 | 17 | 15 | 57 | 61 | 57 | 33 | 34 | 74 | 53 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | E 4 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 58 | 52 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | W 19 | W 16 | W 15 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 4 | W 12 | ENE 8 | W 11 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 4 | WSW 5 | W 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ESE 2 |
| kJ | 19 | 12 | 22 | 13 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 48 | 163 | 255 | 11 | 6 | 180 | 0 | 23 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 84 | 112 | 634 | 236 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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