
Surf Forecasts:
Playa la Carihuela surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa la Carihuela this week:
The surf forecast for Playa la Carihuela over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa la Carihuela in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa la Carihuela over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 31 | 48 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 00:51AM0.45m | 1:46PM0.47m | 1:37AM0.49m | 2:17PM0.51m | 2:14AM0.53m | 2:45PM0.55m | 2:48AM0.57m | 3:13PM0.59m | 3:22AM0.60m | 3:42PM0.62m | 3:57AM0.61m | 4:12PM0.63m | 4:32AM0.62m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:21AM0.17m | 7:40PM0.22m | 7:58AM0.13m | 8:15PM0.17m | 8:30AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.12m | 9:01AM0.06m | 9:18PM0.08m | 9:31AM0.05m | 9:50PM0.05m | 10:03AM0.04m | 10:23PM0.02m | |||||||
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
22 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 21 | 31 | 48 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 267 | 217 | 398 | 259 | 154 | 123 | 217 | 191 | 360 | 217 | 191 | 488 | 191 | 273 | 3 | 61 | 8 | 3 |
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Information about the Playa la Carihuela Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa la Carihuela provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa la Carihuela can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa la Carihuela 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 la Carihuela) 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 la Carihuela 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 la Carihuela is 3 km (2 miles) from Torremolinos. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Torremolinos. Torremolinos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










