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Playa de Carchuna surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Carchuna this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Carchuna over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Carchuna in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 4th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Carchuna over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 77 | 42 | 33 | 151 | 58 | 88 | 106 | 43 | 10 | 67 | 25 | 8 | 38 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross- on | on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:01PM 0.48 | 5:52AM 0.50 | 6:54PM 0.44 | 6:40AM 0.46 | 7:56PM 0.41 | 7:36AM 0.42 | 9:13PM 0.38 | 8:50AM 0.38 | 10:40PM 0.38 | 10:23AM 0.36 | 11:54PM 0.39 | 11:48AM 0.37 | 12:46AM 0.41 | 12:50PM 0.39 | 1:24AM 0.43 | 1:38PM 0.40 | 1:56AM 0.45 | 2:18PM 0.42 | 2:24AM 0.46 | 2:53PM 0.44 | 2:52AM 0.47 | 3:27PM 0.45 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 0.00 | 11:50PM 0.13 | 12:27PM 0.03 | 12:40AM 0.17 | 1:22PM 0.07 | 1:40AM 0.21 | 2:26PM 0.11 | 2:59AM 0.23 | 3:45PM 0.14 | 4:37AM 0.23 | 5:06PM 0.15 | 6:00AM 0.21 | 6:11PM 0.15 | 6:57AM 0.18 | 7:01PM 0.14 | 7:38AM 0.15 | 7:41PM 0.13 | 8:13AM 0.12 | 8:15PM 0.13 | 8:44AM 0.09 | 8:48PM 0.13 | 9:14AM 0.07 | 9:19PM 0.13 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa de Carchuna Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Carchuna provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Carchuna can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Carchuna 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 de Carchuna) 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 de Carchuna 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 de Carchuna is 10 km (6 miles) from Motril. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Motril. Motril has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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