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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 30 Jan 2025 CET
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 Thursday (Jan 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Central in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Feb 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 30th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 30th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 30th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Central over the next 12 days.
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Mon 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 454 | 786 | 645 | 336 | 90 | 73 | 40 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 56 | 88 | 73 | 283 | 462 | 297 | 214 | 469 | 280 | 186 | 115 | 77 | 147 | 287 | 147 | 29 | 15 | 107 | 86 | 79 | 233 | 525 | 553 | 423 | 655 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:37AM 3.05 | 4:01PM 2.83 | 4:16AM 3.15 | 4:40PM 2.87 | 4:55AM 3.17 | 5:21PM 2.84 | 5:36AM 3.10 | 6:03PM 2.76 | 6:21AM 2.94 | 6:49PM 2.63 | 7:10AM 2.72 | 7:41PM 2.47 | 8:09AM 2.46 | 8:46PM 2.32 | 9:24AM 2.24 | 10:06PM 2.23 | 10:55AM 2.16 | 11:33PM 2.28 | 12:19PM 2.22 | 12:45AM 2.43 | 1:23PM 2.36 | 1:40AM 2.62 | 2:11PM 2.51 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:51AM 0.05 | 9:58PM 0.12 | 10:30AM -0.02 | 10:37PM 0.09 | 11:09AM -0.02 | 11:17PM 0.13 | 11:50AM 0.07 | 12:00AM 0.23 | 12:33PM 0.23 | 12:47AM 0.40 | 1:22PM 0.44 | 1:43AM 0.59 | 2:20PM 0.67 | 2:55AM 0.77 | 3:36PM 0.85 | 4:30AM 0.85 | 5:09PM 0.90 | 6:04AM 0.76 | 6:29PM 0.81 | 7:13AM 0.60 | 7:28PM 0.66 | 8:04AM 0.43 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Mon 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:26 | - | - | 8:26 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:23 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:02 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). 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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