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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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Central in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Central over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Andalucia
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 3 | 35 | 3 | 135 | 166 | 137 | 48 | 26 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | off | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:31PM 2.71 | 5:51AM 2.55 | 6:06PM 2.62 | 6:30AM 2.42 | 6:48PM 2.50 | 7:17AM 2.27 | 7:40PM 2.38 | 8:19AM 2.13 | 8:48PM 2.29 | 9:41AM 2.07 | 10:11PM 2.30 | 11:07AM 2.13 | 11:30PM 2.42 | 12:20PM 2.31 | 12:36AM 2.62 | 1:17PM 2.53 | 1:32AM 2.82 | 2:07PM 2.75 | 2:22AM 2.99 | 2:52PM 2.93 | 3:09AM 3.08 | 3:34PM 3.05 | 3:55AM 3.08 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:16AM 0.37 | 11:38PM 0.37 | 11:50AM 0.47 | 12:16AM 0.48 | 12:27PM 0.60 | 1:00AM 0.61 | 1:13PM 0.75 | 1:57AM 0.74 | 2:14PM 0.88 | 3:14AM 0.81 | 3:36PM 0.95 | 4:44AM 0.77 | 5:06PM 0.89 | 6:02AM 0.60 | 6:20PM 0.72 | 7:02AM 0.38 | 7:18PM 0.50 | 7:53AM 0.18 | 8:09PM 0.28 | 8:38AM 0.04 | 8:56PM 0.11 | 9:20AM -0.02 | 9:40PM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun 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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