Playa El Palmar surf break

Playa El Palmar surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain

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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
17.1° 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 Friday (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 1st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
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
10
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
W
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.7
W
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
57
61
57
52
66
76
53
31
40
16
42
42
19
22
31
11
5
19
17
25
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
10
NE
5
SE
5
N
5
ENE
10
S
20
W
10
WNW
15
W
20
W
10
NW
15
NW
20
W
10
WSW
5
WNW
20
W
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
N
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
3:56PM2.63m
4:13AM2.59m
4:27PM2.63m
4:46AM2.52m
4:59PM2.58m
5:20AM2.43m
5:32PM2.50m
5:54AM2.31m
6:06PM2.39m
6:31AM2.17m
6:44PM2.27m
7:12AM2.03m
7:30PM2.15m
Low Tide
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
00:15AM0.54m
12:23PM0.69m
00:56AM0.68m
1:04PM0.81m
1:45AM0.81m
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7:31
7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
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9:10
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
Temp °C
16
18
17
18
20
19
17
18
17
16
17
17
15
16
17
17
17
17
16
17
16
15
16
15
19
21
20
18
16
15
15
14
14
12
11
16
16
14
14
15
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.6
W
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
W
5
0.2
W
8
0.7
W
5
Energy kJ
51
57
61
57
52
66
76
53
31
40
16
8
2
15
16
31
11
4
19
5
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
W
5
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
W
7
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
E
5
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
7
0.1
W
12
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
6
9
2
3
9
3
5
6
4
3
4
1
1
22
12
5
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
E
5
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
E
7
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
5
Energy kJ
4
1
3
12
5
42
42
19
3
8
17
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
1
Distance (km)
156
53
0
0
6
0
48
53
511
84
253
750
236
236
37
11
227
779
525
274
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Andalucia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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