El Palmar
Cádiz · Andalusia, Spain · Beach break
Local time — · Sunrise 08:01 · Sunset 18:18
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for El Palmar.
Spot intelligence.
A broad Andalusian surf beach that accommodates several levels, while winter swell and easterly wind can add power.
Profile source · Spain.info southern Spain surf guideProfile geometry
Swell axis WSW · 250°
Offshore wind from ENE · All levels profile
Wave
Long left + right beach peaks
Shifting sand banks
Swell window
SW–W
0.5–2.1 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
NE–E offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Moving mid tide · bank dependent
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01El Palmar is defined by long left + right beach peaks over shifting sand banks. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.
Best setup
02SW–W swell, ne–e offshore and moving mid tide · bank dependent form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.5–2.1 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.
Lineup read
03Match the active peak to your ability and leave space for other surfers in the water. Pay particular attention to rip currents, shorebreak, strong wind. Local signs and advice always take priority.
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.
The break
Beach break
All levels. Works best with SW–W swell.
Timing
NE–E offshore
Moving mid tide · bank dependent. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Model data unavailable
SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.