EXCELLENT 8.0
El Palmar
Cádiz, Spain
Right now
· Swell WNW 0.9m 14sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.9m
Nice long waves· 14s
Wind
Windy but manageable21kph
E · gusts 37kph
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▲03:03 AM1.5m
▼09:10 AM1.4m
▲03:24 PM1.4m
▼09:21 PM1.4m
Today's Tides · Thursday, March 19, 2026
Now1.45m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:03 AM
1.47m
▲
High Tide
03:24 PM
1.38m
▼
Low Tide
09:10 AM
1.45m
▼
Low Tide
09:21 PM
1.41m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.8m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell WNW · 0.9m · 16s
Thu, Mar 19
1.2-1.9m
24h
16.4s
1.3-2.1m
03h
14.8s
1.5-2.4m
06h
9.3s
1.7-2.6m
09h
9.3s
1.7-2.7m
12h
9.3s
1.7-2.7m
15h
9.3s
1.8-2.7m
18h
8.4s
1.8-2.8m
21h
8.4s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Thu, Mar 19
17.3
→
24h
E
20.9
→
03h
E
20.6
↘
06h
ESE
26
↘
09h
ESE
35.7
↘
12h
ESE
35.2
↘
15h
ESE
29.6
↘
18h
ESE
20.7
↘
21h
ESE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: After 09:10 AM
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for El Palmar. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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