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Playa Central surfForecast / Andalucia / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Central this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Central over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Central in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Central over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 28 | 132 | 231 | 281 | 191 | 557 | 2528 | 2586 | 1055 | 406 | 226 | 114 | 55 | 20 | 111 | 106 | 76 | 58 | 56 | 102 | 164 | 366 | 689 | 355 | 258 | 613 | 736 | 3048 | 1935 | 1042 | 481 | 70 | 41 | 52 | 43 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:02PM 2.80 | 7:35AM 2.54 | 7:56PM 2.55 | 8:39AM 2.24 | 9:05PM 2.32 | 10:04AM 2.03 | 10:36PM 2.20 | 11:43AM 2.00 | 12:07AM 2.25 | 1:00PM 2.12 | 1:14AM 2.39 | 1:52PM 2.28 | 2:03AM 2.55 | 2:31PM 2.44 | 2:41AM 2.67 | 3:04PM 2.58 | 3:14AM 2.77 | 3:34PM 2.69 | 3:45AM 2.82 | 4:03PM 2.76 | 4:15AM 2.82 | 4:31PM 2.79 | 4:45AM 2.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:43PM 0.29 | 1:13AM 0.31 | 1:31PM 0.59 | 2:12AM 0.58 | 2:31PM 0.87 | 3:35AM 0.81 | 4:01PM 1.05 | 5:24AM 0.88 | 5:50PM 1.05 | 6:51AM 0.78 | 7:05PM 0.91 | 7:46AM 0.63 | 7:55PM 0.74 | 8:25AM 0.50 | 8:32PM 0.58 | 8:57AM 0.38 | 9:04PM 0.45 | 9:25AM 0.30 | 9:33PM 0.35 | 9:51AM 0.25 | 10:02PM 0.28 | 10:18AM 0.24 | 10:32PM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:14 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Central Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Central provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Central can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Central 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 Central) 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 Central 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 Central is 1 km (1 miles) from Isla Cristina. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Isla Cristina. Isla Cristina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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