El Sunset (Benalmádena) Surf Guide
El Sunset (Benalmádena) in Andalucia is an exposed beach break that only works when conditions are just right. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Ideal winds are from the northwest. Windswells are much more common than groundswells and the ideal wave direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Likely to be crowded if working.
El Sunset (Benalmádena) Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
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 Beach |  2 | inconsistent | 20.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing El Sunset (Benalmádena):
The best conditions reported for surf at El Sunset (Benalmádena) occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Explore El Sunset (Benalmádena) Location Map
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Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 02:29 Local Time
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Tides at El Sunset (Benalmádena)
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El Sunset (Benalmádena) Sea Temperature
Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 20.0 °C once we account for wind), and similar sea temperatures (20.0 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or better still a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.
Swell History at El Sunset (Benalmádena)
Surf stats for El Sunset (Benalmádena), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at El Sunset (Benalmádena)
Wind stats for El Sunset (Benalmádena), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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