Playa de El Bocal
Southern Europe, Spain · Beach break
Local time
14:00
Sunrise
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Sunset
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Data source
Preview
Wave height
2.2m
Excellent · 89/100Primary swell
1.8 m
12s · W
Wind
3 km/h
Local effect · E
Sea
18.2°C
3/2 mm suit
Tide
Rising
-1.1 m · High 20:00
Forecast integrity.
Every recommendation carries its source state, model coverage and sampling context.
Model agreement
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Comparison unavailable
Cross-model consensus
The primary forecast remains available without a cross-model signal.
Wave spread
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Period spread
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Horizon
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Marine
Deterministic preview guidance
Wind & weather
Deterministic preview guidance
Tide context
Modelled preview phase
Ocean station
Independent observation used when a suitable station is available.
Cleaner signal needed
WAIT
Hold for a fresher or better-aligned window.
Why this call.
A conservative read of forecast quality, independent observations, model spread and the exact break profile.
Best window
14:00–17:00
Excellent · 2.2–2.3 m · good tide fit
Model agreement
Comparison pending
A single-model forecast is available without a cross-check.
Observed ocean
Checking nearby stations
Looking for an independent real-ocean signal.
Break profile
Mapped location
Playa de El Bocal · <1 km model sample · 45% coverage
Higher bars mean a cleaner model signal
Spot intelligence.
Regional guidance only: Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque coast have different exposure, bathymetry and local wind effects.
Profile source · Spain.info national surf guideWave
Beach break
Beach break · local setup pending
Swell window
NW–N
Regional exposure
Clean wind
S–SW offshore · coast dependent
Regional baseline only
Tide window
Break dependent · river bars are dynamic
Verify at the break
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Hourly forecast
The next 48 hours
Tide intelligence
Read the water.
Tide phase, speed and range for timing, paired with offshore-current context and a nearby buoy whenever available.
Water level now
Low · rising
-1.1 m
relative to MSL
Gentle rise
+0.09 m/h
High · 20:00
In 6 hours
2.3 m
Mesotidal
0.35 km/h
Flowing N
High
28 Mon · 20:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 02:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 09:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 15:00
-1.1 m
Tides and currents use the Météo-France global ocean model via Open-Meteo at roughly 8 km resolution. Sea level includes tide and atmospheric effects and is referenced to global mean sea level, not a local chart datum. Coastal accuracy is limited; never use this for navigation.
7-day outlook
Pick your day.
Model: SWELLRADAR preview model
Today
2.3 m
12s · W
Excellent · 89
29 Tue
2.0 m
13s · NW
Excellent · 89
30 Wed
2.2 m
11s · W
Excellent · 89
Nearby breaks
Keep exploring.
The break
Beach break
Community-mapped location with regional surf context. Spot-specific geometry is still awaiting calibration.
Timing
S–SW offshore · coast dependent
Break dependent · river bars are dynamic. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Fallback preview
Wave guidance, tide phase and offshore currents are modelled unless a nearby buoy observation is shown.