Matadero surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.1 m 9 s WNW · Swell 2: 0.1 m 11 s WNW · Wind waves: 0.3 m 6 s ENE
Best window this week: Tuesday 16:00 CET — 0.8 0.4 m (1.3 ft) at 9 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (71° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 5 s | NE | 8 kt onshore | 07:34–18:15 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.8 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4–0.5 m (1.2–1.6 ft) | 8 s | NE | 4 kt glassy | 07:35–18:14 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.6 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4–0.5 m (1.3–1.6 ft) | 7 s | NE | 3 kt glassy | 07:36–18:14 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4–0.7 m (1.2–2.3 ft) | 5 s | NW | 5 kt cross-shore | 07:37–18:13 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2–0.3 m (0.7–1.0 ft) | 7 s | NNE | 4 kt glassy | 07:38–18:12 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.0 B 1 · A 0 | 0.2–0.4 m (0.7–1.2 ft) | 8 s | NE | 9 kt onshore | 07:39–18:11 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.4 B 1 · A 0 | 0.4–0.7 m (1.3–2.4 ft) | 4 s | ENE | 10 kt onshore | 07:40–18:10 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 13:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 6 s NE | 8 kt E onshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 6 s NE | 9 kt ENE onshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 5 s NE | 8 kt ENE onshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 5 s NE | 7 kt E onshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 0.0 B 1 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 6 s NE | 6 kt E onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 0.4 B 2 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 9 s NE | 4 kt E glassy |
| Tue 07:00 | 0.3 B 2 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 8 s NE | 2 kt E glassy |
| Tue 10:00 | 0.2 B 2 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 8 s NE | 1 kt S glassy |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.1 B 1 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 7 s NE | 3 kt NNW glassy |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.8 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 9 s NE | 3 kt NNW glassy |
| Tue 19:00 | 1.5 B 5 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.4 ft) | 10 s NE | 6 kt WSW offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 1.7 B 5 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 9 s NE | 10 kt SW offshore |
Matadero tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (CET, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 09:30 (+0.1 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 14:50 (-0.0 m / -0.1 ft) · High 21:20 (+0.1 m / +0.3 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 03:10 (-0.2 m / -0.5 ft) · High 10:40 (+0.1 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 16:30 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) · High 22:40 (+0.1 m / +0.3 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 04:30 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 11:30 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 18:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 23:50 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 05:40 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 12:20 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 18:50 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 00:50 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 06:30 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 13:10 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 19:30 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 01:40 (+0.1 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 07:20 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 13:40 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 20:00 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 02:20 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 08:00 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 20:30 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) |
Best time to surf Matadero
Biggest swell runs Jan–Apr: average 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in February from NNW at 5 s, against 0.6 m (2.0 ft) in July (2015–2024 average). Best time to surf in Spain
Nearby spots
- 0.0 Base Peñón Vélez de la Gomera 123 km · 0.3 m (1.0 ft) now
- 0.0 Carchuna 164 km · 0.2 m (0.6 ft) now
- 0.0 Residencial Las Caracolas 171 km · 0.2 m (0.6 ft) now
- 0.0 La Herradura 177 km · 0.2 m (0.6 ft) now
- 0.0 Playa de la Carihuela 204 km · 0.2 m (0.6 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Climatology: ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis (waves: ERA5-Ocean) via Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Africa/Ceuta). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (35.50, -3.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.