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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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Central over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 127 | 253 | 137 | 48 | 25 | 9 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 64 | 58 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:45AM 2.74 | 5:00PM 2.77 | 5:17AM 2.66 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:33PM 0.27 | 10:46AM 0.30 | 11:05PM 0.30 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°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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