EXCELLENT 8.5
El Palmar
Cádiz, Spain
Right now
· Swell WSW 0.9m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Some wind, but waves still clean17kph
E · gusts 28kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲04:57 AM1.4m
▼10:55 AM1.4m
▲05:17 PM1.3m
▼11:14 PM1.3m
Today's Tides · Sunday, March 22, 2026
Now0.29m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
04:57 AM
1.44m
▲
High Tide
05:17 PM
1.32m
▼
Low Tide
10:55 AM
1.35m
▼
Low Tide
11:14 PM
1.32m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.9–1.8m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell WSW · 1.0m · 9s
Sun, Mar 22
1.2-1.8m
24h
9.3s
1.2-1.8m
03h
9.3s
1.1-1.8m
06h
9.3s
1.1-1.6m
09h
9.3s
1.1-1.6m
12h
9.3s
1.0-1.6m
15h
9.3s
1.0-1.5m
18h
9.3s
0.9-1.5m
21h
9.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sun, Mar 22
19.2
↘
24h
ESE
20.8
→
03h
E
16.7
→
06h
E
18
→
09h
E
23.8
↘
12h
ESE
22.8
↘
15h
ESE
19.8
→
18h
E
12.1
→
21h
E
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: 21:00 · 24:00
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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