Surf Forecasts:
Playa de la Cagonera surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with 43 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de la Cagonera this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de la Cagonera in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de la Cagonera over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. I’ve got the goods on Playa de la Cagonera.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a 16-day window where the ocean just isn’t playing ball. The surf is tiny, the energy is weak, and for the first several days, it’s just not worth paddling out. You’re looking at a gap of about two weeks of pretty dismal conditions before we see anything remotely interesting. The water is sitting at 69°F right now, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so at least the water temp isn’t adding insult to injury.
The first few days, from the end of July through the first week of August, are straight-up flat. Swell heights are hovering around 1ft to 2ft, with combined swell energy barely cracking 50 (like 32 on the 31st of July). The periods are short, mostly 5 to 8 seconds, meaning no punch or shape. The wind is occasionally glassy, like on the morning of the 2nd of August, but there’s nothing to ride. It’s a frustrating wait.
The best chance, and I mean the only real chance, comes around the 9th of August. Sunday morning, we see a tiny bump of energy with the combined swell energy hitting 61 (marginal, still weak). The swell is from the NW at 2ft with an 8-second period. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the ENE, which isn’t ideal, but it’s not howling. For this break, which is sheltered and prefers a NW swell, that direction is a match. It’s still tiny surf, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. Because the swell is under 5ft, beginners could have a go, but don’t expect power. This spot is listed as "fairly consistent," so it’s a bit of a bummer to see it this quiet for so long.
The rest of the window is a write-off. The swell just doesn’t build. Combined energy stays in the teens, 20s, and 30s – flat. The morning of the 11th of August has a longer period of 10 seconds from the NNW, but at only 1ft, it’s not enough to offer a proper wave. The 14th and 15th of August are the same story: tiny, weak, and pointless.
Honestly, there’s nothing here to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a splash, the 9th of August morning is your only real shot. Otherwise, leave the board in the car and enjoy the sunshine. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a tough run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 28 | 39 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 20 | 8 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:44PM3.62m | 7:02AM3.35m | 7:16PM3.62m | 7:35AM3.34m | 7:49PM3.57m | 8:10AM3.29m | 8:25PM3.46m | 8:48AM3.21m | 9:05PM3.31m | 9:32AM3.09m | 9:54PM3.13m | 10:27AM2.96m | 10:58PM2.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM0.38m | 00:55AM0.31m | 1:01PM0.36m | 1:28AM0.30m | 1:35PM0.40m | 2:01AM0.35m | 2:11PM0.47m | 2:38AM0.45m | 2:51PM0.59m | 3:20AM0.59m | 3:39PM0.75m | 4:11AM0.77m | 4:39PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 28 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 43 | 20 | 8 | 32 | 8 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNE 4 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | N 8 | N 6 | N 9 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | N 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 4 | WNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 10 | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 39 | 17 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 1462 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 169 | 726 | 45 | 23 | 163 | 22 | 25 | 292 | 214 | 226 | 761 | 22 | 9 | 492 | 22 |
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